Welcome to the California Job Market

As the world's fifth-largest economy, California offers an array of job opportunities for professionals of all industries. We at Ladders strive to bring you the best $100K+ jobs in this golden state.

Why California?

With its diverse economy, innovation hubs, and a high demand for various professional disciplines, California is an ideal location for job seekers who aspire to elevate their career to new heights.

Industries in California

California leads in several vibrant industries such as technology, entertainment, manufacturing, and finance among others. Ladders helps you target jobs in these industries that pay well above the average wage.

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Program Manager Jobs in California

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$104K - $162K *

Shape the future of technology projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring top-tier quality in delivery. Foster collaboration between clients and technical teams, driving successful outc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$138K - $197K *

Advance progress at complex technical projects, ensuring cross-functional collaboration to enhance consumer payment experiences. Leverage program management expertise in software development to drive...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Lead cross-functional project delivery in Cloud, AIOps, and Disaster Recovery. Drive strategic execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment and governance across techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving large-scale silicon development programs, collaborating across engineering and product teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality silicon products from concept to produ...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $236K *

Collaborate on internal security tools as a program manager, driving timelines, resource allocation, and execution across the software development life-cycle while ensuring compliance and managing tec...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead cross-functional projects ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality are clearly managed. Collaborate with teams to strengthen execution, improve communications, and drive timely resolution of r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $220K *

Champion integrated scheduling across cross-functional teams, driving alignment and ensuring on-time delivery in a dynamic NPI manufacturing environment. Leverage strong project management skills to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $172K *

Join a dynamic team to manage, coordinate, and oversee systems and programming operations, delivering essential services and solutions while leading projects in cloud applications and enterprise resou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful project management for customer onboarding and upgrades in a collaborative environment. Lead project coordination, ensure timely deliverables, and engage with diverse stakeholders acr...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $230K *

Reimagine physical security through autonomous systems and drone technology. Lead the strategic deployment of innovative solutions for data center security, managing complex projects that ensure compl...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to manage material schedules and budgets, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance performance in supply chain operations, ensuring both immediate results and long-term success in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $125K *

Drive execution excellence and strategic insights within production and program management, supporting Senior Program Managers in aligning activities with rapid prototyping goals post-Critical Design...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $143K *

Join a team that's committed to transforming data governance. You will own the data glossary and operational data integrity, enabling cross-functional teams to rely on accurate and actionable informat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Deliver impactful solutions by leading cross-functional programs that enhance software development processes, improve DevOps practices, and drive measurable outcomes across engineering organizations a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team driving operational excellence by evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance safety and efficiency in commercial site security operations across a large enter...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive product innovation by designing AI-enabled workflows that simplify complex insurance operations, ensuring user trust and operational efficiency through close collaboration with engineering and g...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform health systems through AI by enhancing governance, workforce, and data infrastructure. Collaborate with Ministries of Health, manage stakeholder relations, and drive innovative solutions in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of global acquisitions by leading a dynamic program team, ensuring effective execution and compliance of multi-billion dollar contracts while collaborating with government and contrac...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $160K *

Lead governance initiatives in a multi-cloud environment, managing a team to secure and optimize cloud operations. Oversee compliance, develop policies, and optimize costs while ensuring alignment wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing drug development by managing complex cross-functional projects in biotechnology. Bring your expertise to orchestrate planning and execution from discovery through IND subm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through cutting-edge project management. Lead the design, construction, and operational readiness of pharmaceutical facilities, ensuring compliance and effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of model deployment by overseeing cross-functional programs that align capacity forecasting and rollout planning, ensuring efficient delivery and safe user experiences through collabo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the deployment of advanced drone programs, ensuring seamless integration of technology and operations. Drive execution from planning to stability, collaborating closely with clients and inter...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional client implementations by managing sophisticated project plans, overseeing technical deliverables, and fostering cross-functional collaboration for a seamless...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely and quality project deliverables while supporting program management and ad...

6 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the average salary for $100K+ jobs in California?question toggle

    The average salary for $100K+ jobs in California varies depending on the industry and job role. The average salary is often above the national average due to higher cost of living.

  • What are the most popular industries for $100K jobs in California?question toggle

    The tech industry, finance, healthcare, and entertainment are among the most popular industries for $100K jobs in California.

  • What are some of the highest paying jobs in California?question toggle

    Some of the highest paying jobs in California include Surgeon, Psychiatrist, Physician, Corporate Lawyer, and Software Engineering Manager.