Explore $100K+ Jobs in California

Discover professional opportunities across California with Ladders. From established business centers to growing regional economies, the state offers senior-level roles in technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, manufacturing, and more. Browse vetted job listings with salaries of $100,000 or higher and find positions that align with your experience and career goals.

California industries and career opportunities

California’s diverse economy supports leadership and specialized roles at companies of all sizes. Depending on your background, you may find opportunities in software and technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, clean energy, media, aerospace, and professional services. Job availability and compensation vary by role, employer, and location.

Find jobs throughout the state

Explore openings in major employment centers such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, and surrounding communities. Listings may include on-site, hybrid, and remote arrangements; review each posting for its work location and requirements.

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Use Ladders to focus your search on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and workplace expectations, then apply directly to opportunities that fit your goals. Keep your profile and resume current so employers can better understand your experience.

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Jobs in California

Average Salary in USD

Average Salary: $142,597

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$87K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving retail excellence by developing a high-performing team, optimizing sales growth, and ensuring operational compliance. Collaborate with management to create an engaging envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Develop comprehensive sales strategies to engage new and existing accounts, ensuring effective communication of product benefits and market insights while achieving customer satisfaction and operation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving sales and fostering relationships with clients. Utilize your expertise to inform customers, analyze needs, and deliver tailored solutions while maintaining a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $160K *

Lead the charge in executing population health strategies, ensuring high-quality consulting delivery and team performance across regions. Collaborate with leadership to drive impactful solutions and f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in regional industrial security oversight, ensuring compliance with NISP and managing complex security incidents. Collaborate with stakeholders to protect critical defense assets while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Engineer compliance and security oversight as a Regional Mission Action Officer, ensuring adherence to NISP standards, managing complex security incidents, and collaborating with stakeholders to prote...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $138K *

Join us to lead quality and food safety initiatives, empowering teams to achieve operational excellence while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in a dynamic food manufac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $140K *

Transform infrastructure and deployment modernization efforts, serving as a technical cornerstone for multiple programs. Drive DevSecOps maturity and cloud adoption while ensuring secure, rapid delive...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding vital defense assets through expert oversight and compliance in industrial security. Drive initiatives that ensure adherence to national standards while ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving project success in advanced technologies. Oversee mechanical piping projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while leading diver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive compliance and security oversight as a Regional Mission Action Officer, ensuring adherence to NISP standards, managing complex security incidents, and collaborating with stakeholders to protect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $102K *

Advance security oversight as a Regional Mission Action Officer, ensuring compliance with NISP and managing complex security incidents. Collaborate with stakeholders to protect critical defense assets...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Pioneer comprehensive readjustment counseling services for Veterans and their families, utilizing therapeutic modalities to foster healing and resilience. Collaborate with clients to develop tailored...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $155K *

Inspire innovation as you develop and integrate power-generation systems for large-scale AI infrastructure. This role offers broad technical ownership from concept to commissioning, collaborating with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful B2B content that connects AI solutions to diverse industries, ensuring high editorial quality and relevance throughout the customer journey across various forma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Help us enhance the readjustment of Veterans and their families through effective counseling. This role involves assessment, goal setting, and direct therapeutic interventions, ensuring a supportive e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by providing essential readjustment counseling services to veterans and their families. Utilize therapeutic modalities to foster individual and group interventions, ensuring effect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$101K - $165K *

Transform co-marketing initiatives by executing strategic campaigns across diverse channels. Collaborate with partners and cross-functional teams to drive revenue growth, enhance brand awareness, and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the communications strategy for cybersecurity efforts, defining narratives and managing major product launches while building collaboration across departments to enhance trust and engagement with...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative training methods that enhance AI's understanding of human values and agency, driving impactful research from concept to deployment across diverse domains like...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by supervising and evaluating Primary Care Physician Assistants, ensuring high-quality clinical and administrative practices while collaborating with healthcare leaders to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$79K - $102K *

Lead the charge in managing a vibrant community of 206 units, driving financial performance, operational excellence, and resident satisfaction while fostering a collaborative team environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$168K - $246K *

Shape the future of factory operations by leading integrated planning efforts that align customer demand with manufacturing capabilities, ensuring optimal flow, cost efficiency, and operational stabil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $174K *

Partner with us to drive legal strategies for themed entertainment, managing transactions and providing counsel across diverse projects. Collaborate with creative teams to ensure compliance and protec...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $140K *

Engineer innovative automation frameworks to validate complex wireless systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance test processes and develop tools for debugging and reporting, ensurin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of $100,000+ jobs can I find in California?question toggle

    California listings may include senior and specialized roles in technology, healthcare, finance, life sciences, entertainment, clean energy, manufacturing, and other fields. Available positions depend on current employer needs.

  • Where in California can I search for jobs?question toggle

    You can explore opportunities across the state, including major employment hubs such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, San Jose, and Sacramento. Check each posting for its specific location and work arrangement.

  • Are all jobs on this page guaranteed to pay at least $100,000?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation information and details, since pay can vary by position and employer.

  • Can I find remote or hybrid California jobs?question toggle

    Some listings may offer remote or hybrid work, while others require on-site work. The job posting provides the employer’s location and work arrangement requirements.

  • How can I improve my California job search?question toggle

    Narrow your search by role, location, industry, and work arrangement. Keep your resume and profile updated, and carefully compare each opportunity’s qualifications and compensation details.