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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$108K - $178K *

Innovate a robust environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) strategy to enhance workplace safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship across multiple sites, driving proactive initiatives that fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of hardware design and production, overseeing the lifecycle of innovative aerial sensors and drone payloads, while driving cross-team collaboration and operatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $140K *

Drive remediation projects for compliance with SOC 2, ITGC, and emerging regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution, stakeholder reporting, and enhance GRC proces...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform the immigration landscape by leading complex cases and optimizing strategy. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance while leveraging AI for operational efficiency in a dynam...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a robust integrations platform by managing APIs, ensuring data quality, and supporting partner deployments without direct engineering involvement. Drive product strategy an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Champion a high-visibility data transformation initiative by structuring workstreams, driving team collaboration, and executing actionable tasks. Influence project success while aiming for personal pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $151K *

Lead the resolution of field quality issues, driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance vehicle reliability and customer satisfaction. Leverage your technical expertise to transform challenges...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI/ML program management by leading complex projects, influencing strategic decisions, and driving teams to successful outcomes while mastering technical details and navigating unc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic proposal initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create persuasive responses to customer solicitations, ensuring compliance and elevating quality throughout the prop...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$138K - $197K *

Empower your career as a Technical Program Manager leading cross-functional projects. Drive capacity planning and optimization for Google's infrastructure, ensuring scalable resource allocation across...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$90K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by managing product changes and leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery in the dynamic diabetes care sector, impacting lives throug...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project outcomes through effective communication, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and deli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

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.