📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Medical and Health Services Manager Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Very High Demand

Average
$170,173
per year
Median
$148,859
per year
Hourly
$81.81
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$96,599
25th Percentile — Junior$137,762
50th Percentile — Median$148,859
75th Percentile — Senior$230,378
90th Percentile — Top Earners$268,752
💡 Top-earning Medical and Health Services Managers in California make up to $268,752 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$130.2k
2021
$137.4k
2022
$144.9k
2023
$152.9k
2024
$161.3k
2025
$170.2k
2026
📈 Medical and Health Services Manager salaries in California have followed the national trend with 5.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Medical and Health Services Manager Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $263,768 +55.0% Very High
San Diego $251,856 +48.0% Very High
San Jose $292,698 +72.0% Very High
San Francisco $314,820 +85.0% Very High
Fresno $183,787 +8.0% Very High
Sacramento $207,611 +22.0% Very High
Long Beach $246,751 +45.0% Very High
Bakersfield $183,787 +8.0% Very High
Anaheim $241,646 +42.0% Very High
Santa Ana $238,242 +40.0% Very High
Riverside $217,821 +28.0% Very High
Stockton $200,804 +18.0% Very High
Irvine $263,768 +55.0% Very High
San Bernardino $200,804 +18.0% Very High
Modesto $190,594 +12.0% Very High
Fontana $207,611 +22.0% Very High
Moreno Valley $195,699 +15.0% Very High
Glendale $251,856 +48.0% Very High
Fremont $272,277 +60.0% Very High
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Medical and Health Services Manager Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Medical and Health Services Managers. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $170,173 per year, California's Medical and Health Services Manager salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $96,599–$137,762, while experienced Medical and Health Services Managers can command $230,378–$268,752.

Looking ahead, the Medical and Health Services Manager profession in California is projected to grow at 5.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ 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
  • The average Medical and Health Services Manager salary in California is $170,173 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $119,840.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Medical and Health Services Managers the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Medical and Health Services Manager employment.
  • At $170,173/year, California Medical and Health Services Manager salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $119,840/year.