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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$119K - $180K *

Shape operational excellence by owning the annual operating plan, leveraging data for informed decision-making, and collaborating with senior leaders to enhance performance and efficiency in a high-im...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Champion the execution of complex MILCON and ICG projects, leading cross-functional teams from planning to closeout. Ensure accuracy of deliverables while utilizing advanced project management tools...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $154K *

Join a team that's managing intricate utility-scale fiber infrastructure projects. This role requires leading cross-functional teams and driving project execution through both agile and waterfall meth...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$83K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects for insurance clients, ensuring timely delivery and quality engagement. Collaborate across teams, report on progress, and drive best practices while mento...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading and managing large-scale projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery, align strategies, oversee budgets, and comm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $180K *

Manage complex water and wastewater projects, ensuring timely execution while coordinating stakeholders. Bring your expertise in Power Distribution and I&C to drive efficiency and deliver excellence i...

3 weeks ago

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

$134K - $245K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams as a Technical Program Manager. Oversee the development of innovative hardware products, facilitating collaboration between engineering and produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $245K *

Manage hardware engineering projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of in-house designed components while fostering collaboration between engineering an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $163K *

Drive high-impact community health initiatives to enhance care quality and equity. Oversee strategic programs, cultivate stakeholder relationships, manage budgets, and ensure optimal performance while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive the modernization of the digital Blue List platform by overseeing the software development lifecycle, providing technical oversight, and ensuring successful implementation within Government IT f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Take ownership of building a groundbreaking AI-driven product, define the roadmap, drive execution, and iterate based on user feedback. Collaborate cross-functionally to navigate ambiguity and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$123K - $197K *

Drive AI transformation projects within Finance, collaborating across teams to enhance automation, streamline processes, and deliver business value through innovative AI solutions and workflows...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Unlock successful project outcomes by managing the full lifecycle of initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with customer and company goals while achieving excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $216K *

Elevate your career by leading launch site quality initiatives, ensuring mission assurance through establishing and managing quality systems, overseeing operations, and collaborating across functions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $250K *

Join a team that's transforming Fintech by standardizing processes and tools across a 1,300-person organization to ensure operational excellence and data readiness for impactful decision-making...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Empower engineering success by spearheading core program initiatives that enhance speed, quality, and communication across teams. Drive systematic improvements to ensure effective release management a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $160K *

Unlock success by coordinating operations for business development. You'll streamline scheduling, manage communications, conduct research, and oversee projects, ensuring organizational efficiency acro...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $135K *

Drive day-to-day execution in a B2B SaaS environment, collaborating across teams to enhance product functionality and integrate AI solutions, ultimately impacting the community experience and product...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Program Manager, leading cross-functional product development efforts. Leverage your expertise in hardware and software integration to optimize schedules, budgets, and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$146K - $234K *

Lead the charge in overseeing and optimizing multiple technology initiatives while ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and quality standards, fostering a collaborative culture and driving operationa...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate customer trust by creating scalable assurance processes and narratives that enable secure product launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize compliance efforts and deliver a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $209K *

Drive cross-functional NPI projects, ensuring operational readiness and product quality while managing scope, schedule, and risk across global teams, with pathways for advancement to Senior Project Ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $165K *

Optimize program execution across cross-functional teams to deliver aerospace and defense initiatives. Manage customer relations and ensure compliance with contracts while achieving performance goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in cross-functional engineering efforts for innovative Battery and Charging programs, ensuring seamless coordination and execution across hardware, firmware, and systems teams to drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to improving compute capacity qualifications. Lead evaluations across diverse engineering disciplines to ensure optimal standards for new providers, impacting performance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.