Psychiatry Jobs in North Carolina
Across 160 live Psychiatry listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $198K (75th percentile $350K), based on the 81 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 41st of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are ncg CARE (13), BlueSky Telepsych (12), RHA Health Services (10).
160+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
160+ Psychiatry Jobs in North Carolina Available Now
These 81 roles pay ~$198k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution81 jobs · 24 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution81 jobs · 24 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
Behavioral Health Technician- Dorothea Dix Fayetteville Adolescent Psych Unit, Full Time Nights
Cape Fear Valley HealthFayetteville, NC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - CA Virtual (FT)
Salma HealthEmployer score · GoldRemote
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - North Carolina
LavenderEmployer score · SilverRemote
Medical Director-Physical Health (Full-time Remote, North Carolina Based)
Alliance HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote
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How North Carolina Compares for Psychiatry Pay
North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own psychiatry postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Psychiatry roles in North Carolina advertise $30k below the $197k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Rhode Island leads at $316k.
| State | Median pay | vs NC | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $167k | — | 5.5/10 | 481 |
| Rhode Island#1 | $316k | +$149k | 6.8/10 | 116 |
| Kentucky#2 | $316k | +$148k | 6.1/10 | 134 |
| Delaware#3 | $312k | +$145k | 5.8/10 | 84 |
| Virginiaborders | $190k | +$23k | 5.9/10 | 388 |
| Tennesseeborders | $183k | +$15k | 5.8/10 | 299 |
| Georgiaborders | $167k | −$0k | 5.9/10 | 456 |
| South Carolinaborders | $165k | −$3k | 6.0/10 | 211 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Psychiatry Jobs in North Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking psychiatry jobs in north carolina. With 160+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 30% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Psychiatry Jobs in North Carolina on this page have an average score of 4.4/10, with 30% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for psychiatry jobs in north carolina include Cape Fear Valley Health, RHA Health Services, ncg CARE, North Carolina Mental Health and Psychiatry Group, and more. Positions span psychiatry jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for psychiatry jobs in north carolina, Geode Health (score: 96.4/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.4/100), Mindpath Health (score: 91.6/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $180K, trending up 5.9% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Psychiatry jobs in North Carolina.
How much do psychiatry earn in North Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of psychiatry. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid psychiatry jobs available?
Yes — about 30% of current psychiatry listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which psychiatry jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every psychiatry role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring psychiatry in North Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for psychiatry roles include Cape Fear Valley Health, RHA Health Services, ncg CARE, North Carolina Mental Health and Psychiatry Group, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many psychiatry jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 160 psychiatry positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Psychiatry Jobs in North Carolina
ncg CARE13 open roles here · WLB 69/100BlueSky Telepsych12 open roles here · WLB 99/100
RHA Health Services10 open roles here · WLB 59/100Thriveworks10 open roles here · WLB 98/100
Carolina Outreach9 open roles here · WLB 69/100
LifeStance Health6 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Daymark Recovery Services5 open roles here · WLB 73/100MindCare Solutions5 open roles here · WLB 67/100