California Median
$141,480
per year
Hourly Rate
$68.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $123,860
State Rank
#7 of 51
75,090 employed here
How much do Medical and Health Services Managers make in California?
Medical and Health Services Managers in California take home a median of $141,480 annually — roughly $68.02 an hour — which runs 14% above the national median of $123,860.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $72,800 while the top 10% make $274,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $98,470 and $205,390 a year.
Medical and Health Services Managers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,800 | $35.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $98,470 | $47.34 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $141,480 | $68.02 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $205,390 | $98.75 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $274,660 | $132.05 |
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How California compares
California ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories for Medical and Health Services Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Medical and Health Services Managers salary in other states
New York $164,120District of Columbia $155,140Hawaii $147,630New Jersey $145,650Washington $145,290Oregon $141,690Colorado $134,910Delaware $134,820Massachusetts $134,360Alaska $132,240Georgia $131,910Maryland $131,810Connecticut $130,790New Hampshire $130,410Virginia $129,270Arizona $128,850Vermont $128,690Wisconsin $128,320New Mexico $124,300Minnesota $122,700South Dakota $122,050Florida $120,360Maine $120,320Nevada $119,990Rhode Island $119,260Illinois $117,850Idaho $117,770Utah $114,980North Carolina $114,410Texas $114,150West Virginia $112,010Kansas $111,030Wyoming $108,030Nebraska $107,700Michigan $107,570Tennessee $107,120Ohio $106,140Montana $105,840South Carolina $105,620North Dakota $105,170Louisiana $104,550Missouri $104,370Indiana $104,140Pennsylvania $103,670Kentucky $103,450Iowa $101,940Oklahoma $101,270Mississippi $98,160Alabama $97,790Arkansas $94,340
Working as Medical and Health Services Managers in California
Nationally, about 597,000 people work as Medical and Health Services Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($141,480) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Medical and Health Services Managers make in California?
The median Medical and Health Services Managers salary in California is $141,480 per year, or about $68.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,800 at the entry level to $274,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Medical and Health Services Managers about 14% more than the national median of $123,860. California ranks 7th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Medical and Health Services Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $141,480 a year. About 75,090 Medical and Health Services Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.