Medical and Health Services Managers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Median pay: $123,860/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +23.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 62,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
• Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
• Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
• Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
• Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
• Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
• Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
What's the median pay for Medical and Health Services Managers?
The median pay for Medical and Health Services Managers is $123,860 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Medical and Health Services Managers?
Employment for Medical and Health Services Managers is projected to change +23.2% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Medical and Health Services Managers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Medical and Health Services Managers?
About 62,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.