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Elite365

Anesthesiology Physician

Eureka, CA · On-site

$409K/yr

Weekday shifts start at 7a and vary in rotation from 8 to 12 hours Weekday Eve shift: 3p-11p Weekday Night shift 7p-7a 2nd call from 7p-11p and 1st call after 11pm Weekend Day1 - 7a-7p Weekend Day 2 ...

WhiteCoat Locums

Neonatology Physician

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$210/hr

Weekday Night Shift: M-F, 3:00 PM - 9:00 AM (Split) * Weekday 24-Hour Shift: Full combination shift. * Weekend Coverage: Full 24-hour shifts Friday afternoon through Monday morning. * Supportive ...

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How much do weekday night jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekday night in California is $14.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.27 and $16.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a weekday night job involve?

A Weekday Night job refers to employment where the primary working hours are during the evenings or overnight shifts on weekdays, usually Monday through Friday. These roles can be found in various industries such as healthcare, security, hospitality, transportation, and manufacturing. Tasks and responsibilities vary depending on the industry but often include ensuring operations run smoothly outside of standard daytime hours. Weekday night jobs might appeal to those seeking flexible scheduling or higher pay rates that sometimes accompany night shifts. It's important to consider the impact on sleep and work-life balance when pursuing this type of role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekday night shift worker?

To thrive as a Weekday Night Shift Worker, you generally need reliability, time management, and the ability to work independently, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant work experience. Familiarity with workplace safety protocols and any job-specific systems or machinery may be required depending on the industry. Strong communication, adaptability, and resilience to irregular hours are soft skills that help individuals excel in this role. These skills ensure productivity, safety, and effective teamwork during non-traditional work hours.

What are common challenges faced when working a weekday night shift, and how can I manage them?

Working a weekday night shift can present unique challenges such as maintaining a healthy sleep schedule, staying alert during overnight hours, and balancing social or family commitments. To manage these, it's important to create a consistent sleep routine during the day, use blackout curtains to minimize light exposure, and prioritize self-care practices like regular exercise and nutritious meals. Additionally, communicating with your team and supervisor about any concerns can help foster a supportive work environment and ensure you have the resources you need to succeed.

What is the difference between Weekday Night vs Weekend Night?

AspectWeekday NightWeekend Night
Work ScheduleTypically Monday to Friday evenings, 5 PM to 11 PMUsually Friday to Sunday evenings, 5 PM to 11 PM
Work EnvironmentConsistent, with regular weekday operationsOften busier, with higher customer volume during weekends
Required CredentialsSame certifications as daytime roles, depending on industrySame as weekday night roles, may require additional weekend-specific training

Weekday Night jobs generally involve evening shifts during the workweek, providing consistent hours for employees. Weekend Night roles focus on evening shifts during weekends, often with busier environments. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, but differ mainly in scheduling and customer flow.

What are the most commonly searched types of Weekday jobs in California?

The most popular types of Weekday jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Weekday Night jobs?

Cities in California with the most Weekday Night job openings:

Weekday Night jobs near you
Infographic showing various Weekday Night job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Full Time, and 86% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,979 per year, or $14.9 per hour.

Dispatcher (Weekday Night Shift)

San Diego Humane Society

San Diego, CA • On-site

$22 - $24.48/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

New

San Diego Humane Society rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a Full-Time Dispatcher (Weekday Night Shift) for our San Diego Dispatch Team!
How you'll impact our mission:
At San Diego Humane Society, we're united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. Dispatchers impact the lives of more than 40,000 animals each year by triaging emergency and non-emergency calls for animal welfare situations. The Dispatch team serves as a vital link for animals needing our help by dispatching Humane Officers when appropriate, and coordinating with local law enforcement and other emergency services.
This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you're passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we'd love to talk to you.
What's in it for you?
At SDHS, we're proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person - staff, volunteer, and guest - can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.
As an employee you'll enjoy:
  • Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
  • Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
  • Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
  • ...and so much more!

What you'll do:
  • Receive emergency calls for service from the public; evaluate the information for possible classification as a Priority One response and dispatch Humane Officers when appropriate in accordance with established procedures.
  • Receive and transmit routine and emergency radio messages with officers in the field and maintain radio contact with officers on assignments. Upon request of the Humane Officer, take action in support of activities taking place in the field.
  • Receive non-emergency calls from the public and provide general informational responses about SDHS operations.
  • Maintain the Shelter Buddy database, Computer Aided Dispatch database and other records systems in support of calls for service. Document facts accurately, legibly, and completely during multiple call situations.
  • Serve as part of any major emergency response by coordinating increased radio and telephone traffic and providing detailed information to citizens, public safety organizations and others on SDHS responses.

What we're looking for:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Requires minimum of one (1) year paid experience in the field of customer service handling high-pressure situations in-person or over the phone
  • Advanced training and/or instruction in field of customer service and experience with heavy incoming call volume preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with a team in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment is essential
  • Bilingual skills a plus, Bilingual-Spanish preferred

Location & Hours: Based at our San Diego Campus. This position works 40 hours a week.
The standard schedule for this position is typically Monday - Friday overnights, working a 5/8s schedule (eight-hour shifts, five days a week). Schedule variation may occur when coverage is needed on other shifts or operational needs shift.
Pay: Starting range is between $22.00 - $24.48 per hour and is eligible for an hourly bilingual-Spanish premium. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.
The listed hiring range for this position depicts the target range of pay rates for candidates. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. Compensation for internal candidates may increase beyond the listed range based on performance over time. For all candidates, the actual starting pay rate is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to your years of related education and experience, internal pay equity, and position location.
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