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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex immigration programs across North America, ensuring compliance, optimizing processes with AI, and partnering with key stakeholders to align strategies with evolving...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing grant management and collaboration. Utilize your expertise to assist in preparing impactful grant submissions and drive effective implementation across depar...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$405K - $485K *

Lead the charge in ensuring biological safety through innovative research and engineering, managing a skilled team while setting technical direction and improving classifiers to safeguard AI models fr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $140K *

Advance strategic project execution by leading a high-performing team, managing complex project portfolios, and ensuring alignment with business priorities and risks for optimized outcomes...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $120K *

Drive financial operations excellence by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Lead a team to ensure compliance, enhance processes, and provide top-tier customer service while partnering w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $258K *

Unlock your potential by leading manufacturing support for cutting-edge AI accelerator boards. Collaborate across teams to ensure production excellence and deliver advanced technology solutions that a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Transform the future of governance by leading large-scale, cross-functional projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions for Tier-1 government clients while ensuring on-time and on...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$145K - $185K *

Champion customer success by driving retention, advocacy, and expansion within the Navy domain. Collaborate with partners to enhance product adoption and optimize mission outcomes, ensuring a high lev...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $225K *

Accelerate your career by managing FAA project support activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while collaborating with diverse teams across the National Airspac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by managing proposals and marketing initiatives that fuel growth. Collaborate with diverse teams to craft compelling content and strategies that enhance client engagement and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate Veterans' care by leading program implementation initiatives aimed at reducing Veteran suicide. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align strategic planning and budget decisions, drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the sourcing strategy and vendor negotiations for IT categories, enhancing value, reducing risk, and generating savings while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize technology spen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations for a multi-million dollar program. You'll manage financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance while ensuring alignment with project...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $206K *

Manage and oversee the City’s Real Property Management program, directing staff and consultants on acquisition, leasing, and asset management, while ensuring compliance with laws and maximizing City p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Champion seamless integration and delivery by collaborating across business, product, engineering, and operations. Drive platform initiatives, manage roadmaps, and ensure stakeholder alignment and ado...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $179K *

Lead large-scale projects by driving all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals, managing resources, and building relationships. Foster team growth, coach peers, and implement strategies to ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize program efficiency by providing expert administrative support to senior leadership, coordinating operations, and ensuring effective communication within a fast-paced defense environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$265K - $315K *

Execute strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects. Oversee the full program lifecycle, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals while managing risks a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Empower our engineering team to enhance support for partners through streamlined processes, incident management, and self-service tools, fostering efficient operations while tackling complex technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $100K *

Oversee client projects, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery through collaboration with diverse teams and management. Utilize project management skills to drive successful outcomes an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring effective communication, scope definition, and organizational alignment while driving successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment with a focus...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $224K *

Empower cross-functional project execution by coordinating AI infrastructure and capacity initiatives. Ensure timely delivery through risk management and clear communication while fostering collaborat...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful Quote to Cash transformation, enhancing processes across pricing, order management, billing, revenue recognition, and collections. Collaborate cross-functionally, leading initiatives t...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $132K *

Empower project teams to deliver innovative design solutions, managing scope, schedule, and budget while cultivating client relationships and driving excellence in project outcomes across diverse mark...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $160K *

Elevate project financial performance by managing cost controls, budgets, and forecasting in the electrical construction sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely reporting and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.