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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$260K - $370K *

Oversee and optimize project pipelines for premium live broadcasts, collaborating closely with creative leads and technical teams to deliver flawless on-site execution in dynamic, high-pressure enviro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$126K - $264K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration. This role empowers you to drive strategic initiatives and engage with senior leaders, ensuring impa...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $194K *

Lead the charge in ensuring FAA compliance and airspace access as a Program Manager. Collaborate across diverse teams to manage regulatory approvals and support innovative testing efforts in a fast-pa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $245K *

Lead a high-performing team to deliver over 40 complex healthcare implementations annually, ensuring excellence in clinical and operational outcomes while fostering cross-functional collaboration and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Lead secure software engineering initiatives, integrating systems across diverse DoD environments to deliver resilient solutions. Collaborate in full-lifecycle development supporting critical defense...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $206K *

Lead and optimize a diverse portfolio of retrofit projects, ensuring safe, timely, and budget-compliant execution while developing a high-performing team and managing key stakeholder relationships eff...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine data management by building robust systems for signal sources, ensuring real-time trustworthiness and value retrieval. Collaborate with teams to mitigate data failure modes while enhancing t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$146K - $233K *

Elevate your career by managing complex litigation cases, coordinating between multiple stakeholders, and leading a talented legal team to ensure seamless case operations and exceptional client servic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$146K - $233K *

Elevate your career as a crucial legal coordinator, managing complex litigation cases with strategic leadership, client interaction, and operational excellence. Bring your expertise to enhance workflo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$146K - $233K *

Champion sophisticated litigation management by leading complex cases while collaborating with attorneys and clients. Manage workflows, budgets, and resources efficiently, ensuring seamless communicat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$146K - $233K *

Empower your legal expertise as a Case Manager, overseeing complex litigation and coordinating efforts among attorneys, clients, and vendors. Lead case operations, draft essential documents, and manag...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $125K *

Oversee grants and contracts lifecycle, ensuring compliance and optimizing funding opportunities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage budgets, mitigate risks, and improve processes with...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$145K - $175K *

Advance your career as a Technical Program Manager, overseeing complex cross-functional device and software releases. Collaborate with developers and leaders to deliver innovative technology experienc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $95K *

Support executive operations by enhancing organizational efficiency, prioritizing tasks, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth workflow across teams and timely resolutions of i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive client success through targeted wealth management support and collaboration. Engage with high-net-worth clients, facilitate strategic meetings, and streamline complex financial operations while...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $88K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to strengthening fundraising operations, managing donor relationships, and enhancing communication strategies to achieve impactful community engagement a...

Today

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

$100K - $200K *

You’ll work closely with senior leaders and teams across the TDI organization as well as key stakeholders within the business teams. This role will need to have a strong mix of portfolio management, p...

2 weeks ago

by Rahul Kumar  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the technical vision and architecture strategy for a healthcare portfolio, ensuring solutions are secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise goals while supporting operational medicine and de...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $176K *

Lead operational excellence within the Customer Success teams, driving impactful programs that enhance performance and efficiency while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams in a dynam...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $230K *

Elevate project and portfolio management practices across Tech Ops by designing a Center of Excellence, enhancing methodologies, tools, and stakeholder engagement to drive consistency, visibility, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $230K *

Engage in strategic leadership to advance project and portfolio management processes across Tech Ops. Build a PPM Center of Excellence, enhance standards, and foster collaboration for effective cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing a portfolio of advisor-facing programs, bridging strategy and execution while enhancing advisor growth through collaboration and innovative program development. Drive progr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Transform advisor engagement through impactful program management, bridging strategy and execution at every stage. Drive continuous improvement, enhance business growth, and foster strong relationship...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that drives innovation in high-speed ASIC package design. Lead complex projects focused on signaling and power integrity while collaborating globally to deliver cutting-edge solutions in A...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing complex tax credit compliance projects. Collaborate with multi-stakeholders, oversee project timelines, and ensure compliance with IRA tax credits. Ideal for detail-ori...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.