$26,000 a month to work in SLO County? CA is hiring for these high-paying jobs
Searching for a new job in San Luis Obispo County?
The state of California is hiring employees across the county for full-time positions ranging from engineers to pharmacists and therapists.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest public pension plan.
Look through some of the latest state jobs available in SLO County on the CalCareers website, as of Tuesday, May 6:
Associate governmental program analyst | Permanent, full time
- Department: Transportation
- Salary: $5,855 to $7,327 per month
Working under the direction of a staff services manager, the associate governmental program analyst completes technical and analytical administrative tasks.
These professional duties will aid the construction management team.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
The application period closes on Friday, May 16.
Conservationist I | Limited term, full time
- Department: California Conservation Corps
- Salary: $3,374 to $5,628 per month
The conservationist, also known as the crew supervisor, is responsible for managing a crew of young adults working on public service conservation projects.
The supervisor is expected to teach the crew construction, landscaping, trail building and maintenance skills, as well as evaluate their performance.
The conservationist is also responsible for the group if emergencies or other life-threatening situations occur in the field.
The application period closes on Thursday, May 15.
Electrician I | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $5,520 to $6,614 per month
The electrician maintains and repairs electrical equipment at Atascadero State Hospital.
The electrician must operate the emergency generator system and maintain a log on these actions, as well as inspect and fix pole lines as needed.
The application period closes on Thursday, May 22.
Emergency management coordinator/instructor II | Permanent, full time
- Department: Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
- Salary: $7,606 to $9,698 per month
The emergency management coordinator develops, instructs and evaluates the state of California’s emergency management training programs.
Duties include researching, designing and teaching all-hazards training courses that align with national standards.
Instruction occurs at the institute’s main campus in San Luis Obispo, but the job also entails travel to other training centers throughout California.
The application period closes on Monday, May 26.
Marriage and family therapist | Limited term, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $7,896 to $10,076 per month
The marriage and family therapist works under the direction of the senior psychologist to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders among marriages, couples and families.
The therapist counsels individuals on issues surrounding divorce, parenting, home management, financial instability, substance abuse and more.
Other duties include assessing patient needs, coordinating counseling services and working in conjunction with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
This year-long position could be extended or made permanent.
The application period closes on Monday, May 19.
Pharmacist II | Permanent, full time
- Department: State hospitals
- Salary: $13,624 to $14,737 per month
The pharmacist develops, maintains, monitors and audits the drug distribution system.
The pharmacist is also responsible for managing clinical pharmacy services, as well as conducting performance reviews for other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
The application period closes on Wednesday, May 14.
Physician and surgeon | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $20,142 to $26,631 per month
Under direction of the chief physician and surgeon, the physician and surgeon is responsible for performing physical examinations and interpreting medical findings and patient histories.
The physician also prescribes medication, makes treatment plans and provides medical supervision for non-life threatening illnesses.
Other responsibilities include initiating consultations with inside and outside physicians.
The application period closes on Wednesday, May 14.
Senior psychologist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $12,316 to $14,504 per month
Working under the direction of the mental health program manager, the senior psychologist supervises psychologists, office assistants and psychiatric technicians.
The supervisor directs specialized psychological assessments and treatment programs, as well as reviews some inmate appeals.
Other duties include helping hire new employees and providing consultations for clinical issues.
The application period closes on Monday, May 19.
Stationary engineer | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $5,911 to $7,483 per month
The stationary engineer operates, maintains and repairs hospital equipment including boilers, heaters, pumps, engines, generators, cooling towers and heating, ventilation and cooling systems.
The engineer is also responsible for installing and calibrating electrical circuits.
The application period closes on Thursday, May 22.
This story was originally published May 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
