Medical and Health Services Managers
SOC 11-9111 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Medical and Health Services Managers is $110,680, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $134,440, and an estimated 515,100 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +6.1% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -9.8% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 23.2% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Medical and Health Services Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $110,680 | $110,680 | 515,100 |
| 2022 | $104,830 | $109,145 | 476,750 |
| 2021 | $101,340 | $113,955 | 436,770 |
| 2020 | $104,280 | $122,770 | 402,540 |
Nominal change
+6.1%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-9.8%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+23.2%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
616,200
Projected 2034
759,100
Annual Openings
62,100
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Medical and Health Services Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $110,680. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $144,350 | +30.4% | 1,900 |
| New York | $144,230 | +30.3% | 25,910 |
| California | $139,430 | +26% | 57,310 |
| Washington | $135,800 | +22.7% | 7,660 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $134,650 | +21.7% | 370 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $134,420 | +21.4% | 210 |
| Delaware | $134,360 | +21.4% | 1,420 |
| Oregon | $132,000 | +19.3% | 6,060 |
| Massachusetts | $131,340 | +18.7% | 19,480 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $131,320 | +18.6% | 240 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$67,900
25th Pct
$86,080
Median
$110,680
75th Pct
$157,640
90th Pct
$216,750
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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