How does $32,000 a month sound? Here are 6 California state job openings that pay the most
The state of California is hiring in the departments of insurance, toxic substances control, transportation and more.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan. Many of the following jobs have specific requirements, which are linked.
Sift through some of California’s highest-paid state jobs available on the CalCareers website, posted in the last seven days, as of May 24:
Chief psychiatrist | Limited term (12 months) full-time
Location: Marin County
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
Salary: $26,176 to $32,444 per month
The chief psychiatrist oversees psychiatric services for San Quentin State Prison inmates.
The application closes on June 7.
Similar positions are open in Kings, Monterey, San Joaquin, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
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Dentist | Limited term (12 months) full-time
Location: Kern County
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
Salary: $18,504 to $27,915 per month
The dentist assesses the tools used to perform dental services performed on inmates throughout the California state prison system.
The application closes on June 1.
Senior toxicologist | Permanent full-time
Location: Sacramento County
Department: Toxic Substances Control
Salary: $11,937 to $14,840 per month
The senior toxicologist oversees a staff of toxicologists who work to protect both humans and the environment from harmful chemicals.
The application closes on June 1.
Administrative law judge | Permanent full-time
Location: Orange County
Department: Industrial Relations
Salary: $9,981 to $13,174 per month
The administrative law judge decides judicial matters related to workers’ compensation laws.
The application closes on June 13.
Deputy chief, fraud bureau | Permanent full-time
Location: Sacramento County
Department: Insurance
Salary: $11,088 to $13,904 per month
The deputy chief monitors several state fraud programs including the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Grant Program and the Disability and Healthcare Insurance Fraud Grant Program.
This application closes on June 12.
Senior engineering geologist | Permanent full-time
Location: Shasta County
Department: Transportation
Salary: $10,569 to $13,228 per month
The senior engineering geologist is responsible for their assigned capital projects, which could be special or locally funded.
The application closes on June 5.
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