Salary distribution
Where California medical and health services managers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Medical and Health Services Managers in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 125 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $137,883. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 40 | $88,254 |
| Level II — qualified | 31 | $130,236 |
| Level III — experienced | 13 | $179,046 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 23 | $257,005 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Medical and Health Services Managers in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecialtyCare, Inc. | Perfusion Area Clinical Manager | 5 | $230,000 |
| City of Hope National Medical Center | Senior Business Manager | 4 | $180,679 |
| Prime Healthcare Management, Inc | Associate Director - Performance Improvement | 3 | $119,517 |
| LONE TREE ANIMAL HOSPITAL INC. | VETERINARY MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 3 | $200,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | Ambul Care Admstn Crd 5 (Organ Recovery Specialist) | 3 | $179,046 |
| Prime Healthcare Management, Inc. | Senior Utilization Review Manager | 3 | $257,005 |
| Temecula Animal Care LLC | Veterinary Director | 2 | $80,000 |
| Bay Area Community Health | Clinic Director, Pediatrician | 2 | $291,690 |
| Powerback Rehabilitation, LLC | Director of Rehab - Occupational Therapist | 2 | $119,600 |
| Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital Corporation | Veterinary Office Manager | 2 | $88,254 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Director of Performance Improvement at Prime Healthcare Anaheim, LLC$137,883AnaheimDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-486419
- Director, Global Patient Safety Operations at REVOLUTION MEDICINES, INC.$240,000Redwood CityDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-469870
- BUREAU CHIEF at COUNTY OF MONTEREY$222,872SALINASDecided Dec 12, 2025I-200-25339-462125
- Clinical Manager, Perfusion at SpecialtyCare, Inc.$250,000FremontDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-437957
- Perfusion Area Clinical Manager at SpecialtyCare, Inc.$250,000PasadenaDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-433260
- Exec. Dir., Periop. Svcs., Business Ops & Central Sterile at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.$310,900DanvilleDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25329-434869
- Perfusion Area Clinical Manager at SpecialtyCare, Inc.$230,000TorranceDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-434239
- Sr Program Manager at Stanford Health Care$215,000Palo AltoDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25324-423504
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Medical and Health Services Managers pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Medical and Health Services Managers specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 33 certified offers. The most common variant is Director, Global Patient Safety Operations at a median of $176,218.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director, Global Patient Safety Operations | REVOLUTION MEDICINES, INC. | 7 | $176,218 |
| Veterinary Director | Temecula Animal Care LLC | 5 | $104,000 |
| Veterinary Medical Director | LONE TREE ANIMAL HOSPITAL INC. | 5 | $200,000 |
| Medical Director | Lone Tree Animal Hospital Inc. | 4 | $97,334 |
| Manager, Network Strategy & Contracting | Dignity Health | 3 | $186,139 |
| Associate Program Director | Hanford Community Hospital | 3 | $350,000 |
| Patient Care Manager | Happy HHA Inc | 3 | $81,494 |
| Ambul Care Admstn Crd 5 (Organ Recovery Specialist) | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 3 | $179,046 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Medical and Health Services Managers in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 125 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $129,220.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Bay Area Community Health | 64 | $129,220 |
| Professional services | SpecialtyCare, Inc. | 42 | $147,474 |
| Manufacturing | iHealth Labs, Inc. | 7 | $240,000 |
| Education | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | 4 | $179,046 |
| Retail and wholesale | BHNA HEALTH GROUP, INC. | 2 | $90,522 |
| Technology and software | ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 2 | $128,898 |
| Finance and insurance | Carrot Fertility, Inc. | 2 | $253,400 |
| Government and public sector | COUNTY OF MONTEREY | 1 | $222,872 |
| Media and entertainment | Soccer Womens Team Co LLC | 1 | $180,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.2 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.1 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
- 02
Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
- 03
Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- 04
Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
- 05
Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
- 06
Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
- 07
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
- 08
Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+23.2%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for medical and health services managers in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Francisco$168,750
- San Jose$167,460
- San Diego$160,640
- Sacramento$149,730
- Riverside$130,970
- Los Angeles$127,460
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Medical and Health Services Managers in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Medical and Health Services Managers in California is $136,500.
- How does California compare to the national median for Medical and Health Services Managers?
- The California median is +16.2% versus the BLS national figure of $117,472.
- Is Medical and Health Services Managers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 23.2% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Medical and Health Services Managers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.