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Medical and Health Services Managers

Median Salary
110,680
Job Outlook
+29%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

52%

Private not for profit

34%

State and local government

7%

Self-employed

5%

Federal Government

2%

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 61,400 openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$79,650

10%

$110,680

Median

$144,350

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    46%

  • Master's degree

    21%

  • Associate's degree

    10%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    7%

  • High school

    3%

  • Some college

    3%

  • Post-doctoral training

    3%

  • First professional degree

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Public Health, General
  • Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health, Other
  • Science/Technology Management
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing Administration
  • Clinical Nurse Leader
  • International Public Health/International Health
  • Health Services Administration
  • Regulatory Science/Affairs
  • Healthcare Innovation
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Long Term Care Administration/Management
  • Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
  • Health Policy Analysis
  • Nursing Practice
  • Research and Development Management
  • Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
  • Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy
  • Infectious Disease and Global Health
  • Disease Registry Data Management
  • Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
  • Veterinary Office Management/Administration
  • Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training
  • Administrative
  • Personnel and Human Resources

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.