Medical and health services managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Medical and health services managers in the United States earn a median salary of $123,860 per year — about $60 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 616K people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of +23%.
AI & Automation Risk
This role involves a high volume of digital knowledge work, such as budgeting, scheduling, and regulatory compliance, which are highly susceptible to AI optimization. However, the core responsibilities of recruiting, supervising staff, and navigating complex interpersonal relationships within a physical healthcare facility provide a significant buffer against full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CABEST VALUE | $170,730 | Above avg (108.5) | $157,385 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $171,210 | Above avg (110.4) | $155,049 |
| Greenville, NC | $133,220 | Below avg (88.4) | $150,698 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $159,350 | Above avg (106.7) | $149,386 |
| Medford, OR | $151,250 | Average (101.4) | $149,113 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $167,580 | Above avg (112.6) | $148,877 |
| Napa, CA | $167,530 | Above avg (112.6) | $148,844 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $131,510 | Below avg (88.5) | $148,552 |
| Farmington, NM | $129,400 | Below avg (87.7) | $147,537 |
| Rome, GA | $132,830 | Below avg (90.2) | $147,325 |
| Gainesville, GA | $141,380 | Below avg (96.8) | $146,105 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $129,320 | Below avg (89.4) | $144,713 |
| Rochester, MN | $131,110 | Below avg (90.8) | $144,361 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $160,100 | Above avg (111.1) | $144,062 |
| Albany, GA | $126,130 | Below avg (87.7) | $143,871 |