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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$102K - $171K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven insights and analytics strategy to enhance decision-making across departments, driving growth and operational excellence through innovative analytics solutions...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Lead high-budget technical transformations globally by structuring multi-stream programs. Engage stakeholders with data-driven insights and address technical challenges, ensuring precise financial man...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Oversee the coordination of MEP systems in construction projects, ensuring timely completion and high quality. Collaborate with project teams and trade partners to resolve issues, maintain compliance...

1 week ago

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

$159K - $271K *

Elevate semiconductor advancement by leading EBeam tool software development. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative solutions while tackling complex system-level challenges in a fast-pace...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex transportation projects, ensuring timely execution within budgets while enhancing stakeholder relationships and overseeing compliance for large-scale civil construc...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform production operations through effective scheduling, team leadership, and continuous improvement in a cleanroom environment. Drive performance metrics while ensuring compliance with quality s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$245K - $285K *

Transform the future of weapons policy by defining boundaries for acceptable use, building mitigation strategies, and translating complex technical evidence into policy for enforcement, ensuring safe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $500K *

Join us to lead cutting-edge software development for next-gen Chiplet SiP. Drive end-to-end processes from architecture to productization across AI, CPU, Memory, and I/O domains with a focus on innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $247K *

Lead impactful UAS projects, ensuring compliance with standards while expertly coordinating with government stakeholders and OEMs to achieve project success and drive positive outcomes...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $247K *

Lead the charge in executing UAS projects, ensuring compliance with PMA-263. This role involves coordinating with government stakeholders and OEMs, requiring exceptional communication and organization...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$136K - $213K *

Optimize material strategies and execution in a dynamic environment to ensure timely product availability and supply chain efficiency, driving company growth and customer satisfaction through cross-fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $175K *

Engage as a Sr. Revenue Tools Product Manager, solving complex challenges across teams to enhance GTM tools. Influence strategic decisions while owning key modules, driving product success and user ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Optimize training and development initiatives to foster growth in young talent. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to create structured programs that enhance individual skills across various perfo...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of developer experiences by guiding improvements in agentic applications. Lead efforts to understand user needs, prioritize product features, and ensure high-quality deliverables...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $185K *

Transform your career by becoming a key player in design operations. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure quality delivery of innovative streaming solutions while effectively manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$128K - $185K *

Shape the future of streaming as a Senior Design Program Manager, leading operational planning while advocating for design quality. Collaborate with product and executive teams to optimize workflows a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $209K *

Lead the charge in overseeing GPU infrastructure programs, ensuring effective execution across teams and delivering measurable value through proactive management and clear communication of complex tec...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading and enhancing leadership and employee development programs, ensuring alignment with business needs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within th...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $119K *

Drive employee development by designing and implementing scalable learning programs that enhance leadership capability and business performance. Collaborate globally to create engaging, AI-enabled lea...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic IT team, overseeing infrastructure, cloud systems, and cybersecurity to support strategic initiatives and enhance operational efficiency across multiple locations...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $234K *

Pioneer the transformation of cloud-based products and services, ensuring they meet federal standards. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize user-centered solutions for a complex stakeholder environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Create impactful marketing strategies to position a FinOps platform as a leader. Develop content and enablement materials while leveraging customer insights to drive engagement and market presence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $213K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches. This role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and operational readiness to enhance product offerin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $245K *

Join a dynamic team to define and drive product strategy for advanced AI/ML training systems, enhancing developer productivity and model training lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing end-to-end execution of hardware operations within Electrical Engineering, ensuring timely delivery of PCBAs while coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams to...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.