Quick answer: Medical and Health Services Managers in the Riverside area earn a median $135,010 per year, above the national median of $123,860, and the metro employs about 6,920 of them (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Riverside metro | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $135,010 | $141,480 | $123,860 |
| 10th percentile | $73,380 | $72,800 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $96,570 | $98,470 | $94,700 |
| 75th percentile | $171,960 | $205,390 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $214,740 | $274,660 | $224,340 |
| Employment | 6,920 | 75,090 | 597,080 |
| Location quotient | 1.05 | - | 1.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area.
The Riverside median of $135,010 is above the national median of $123,860, and below the California statewide median of $141,480 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 1.05 means medical and health services managers are more concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Health administration demand follows the local hospital systems, clinic networks and long-term care operators that employ these managers.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $134,230 | 23,740 |
| San Francisco | $166,310 | 11,980 |
| San Diego | $138,080 | 6,980 |
| San Jose | $171,210 | 4,560 |
| Sacramento | $159,350 | 4,500 |
| Fresno | $136,130 | 1,750 |
| Oxnard | $126,540 | 1,320 |
| Bakersfield | $132,670 | 1,020 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. Most health services management roles carry no individual license. The significant exception is long-term care: nursing home administrators are licensed by state boards, with examinations administered through NAB. On the academic side, CAHME accredits graduate healthcare management programs, and undergraduate programs are covered by institutional accreditation.
See the California licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with your state licensing board for the setting you plan to work in.
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
This page lists 10 schools within 24 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 9 of them carry a score. 1 does not have enough federal outcome data to score, and appears last rather than being hidden.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for medical and health services managers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $135,010, above the national median of $123,860 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area employs about 6,920 medical and health services managers (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. Most health services management roles carry no individual license. The significant exception is long-term care: nursing home administrators are licensed by state boards, with examinations administered through NAB. On the academic side, CAHME accredits graduate healthcare management programs, and undergraduate programs are covered by institutional accreditation. Confirm current requirements with your state licensing board for the setting you plan to work in.
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies your state licensing board for the setting you plan to work in.
The Riverside metro median is $135,010 against a statewide median of $141,480 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
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