BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Medical and Health Services Managers in California

$159,170 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$76.52 per hour

▲ 12.9% above U.S. average8th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$159,170per year
Median$141,480per year
Hourly$76.52per hour
10th – 90th percentile$72,800 – $274,660per year

Medical and Health Services Managers Pay Range in California

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$72,800
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$98,470
  • 50th Percentile — Median$141,480
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$205,390
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$274,660

Half of Medical and Health Services Managers in California earn more than $141,480. The top 10% make $274,660 or more, while entry-level workers start around $72,800.

Medical and Health Services Managers in California: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • California ranks 8th of 51 states for Medical and Health Services Managers pay, at $159,170 per year (12.9% above the U.S. average of $140,970).
  • 75,090 people work as Medical and Health Services Managers in California — 12.6% of all U.S. Medical and Health Services Managers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.07: Medical and Health Services Managers jobs are more concentrated in California than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,800; the top 10% earn over $274,660.
  • Hourly equivalent: $76.52 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is New York at $184,960.
  • Among management jobs in California, Chief Executives pays the most ($272,920).

Medical and Health Services Managers Job Market in California

Key factors affecting compensation

California's key industries are Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture, and its job market is rated very strong. Medical and Health Services Managers here earn $159,170 on average, placing the state 8th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.42 (U.S. = 1.00), a California salary of $159,170 is roughly equivalent to $112,092 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Delaware ($166,210), Washington ($162,380), District of Columbia ($162,210) are the closest alternatives for Medical and Health Services Managers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Medical and Health Services Managers salary in California?

The average Medical and Health Services Managers salary in California is $159,170 per year (median $141,480), which is 12.9% above the national average of $140,970.

How does California rank for Medical and Health Services Managers pay?

California ranks 8th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is New York ($184,960/yr).

How much do entry-level Medical and Health Services Managers make in California?

The lowest-paid 10% of Medical and Health Services Managers in California earn about $72,800 per year and the 25th percentile is $98,470.

How much do Medical and Health Services Managers make per hour in California?

About $76.52 per hour, based on the $159,170 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Medical and Health Services Managers work in California?

BLS counts 75,090 Medical and Health Services Managers jobs in California (OEWS May 2025).

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