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How to Become a Medical and Health Services Manager: A Career Guide
Medical and health services managers play a critical role in the healthcare industry, ensuring that medical facilities operate efficiently while complying with healthcare laws, improving patient care, and managing healthcare finances. They oversee hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare organizations, working closely with medical professionals and administrative staff.
In 2023, the U.S. had 515,100 medical and health services managers, with a median annual salary of $110,680. Compared to 2022, employment increased by 8%, and salaries rose by 5.6%, reflecting the strong demand for healthcare administrators.
Medical and Health Services Managers Employment and Wages in 2022
In 2022, the Medical and Health Services Managers occupation accounted for over 477 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 9.2% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $127,980, and the median wage was $104,830. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 106.8%.