Healthcare Administrator Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median healthcare administrator in the San Diego area earns $138,080 a year ($66.38 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($123,860) and 2% below the California median ($141,480). Half of the 6,980 healthcare administrators there earn between $99,450 and $200,610.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,210 | $72,800 | $73,390 |
| 25th percentile | $99,450 | $98,470 | $94,700 |
| Median | $138,080 | $141,480 | $123,860 |
| 75th percentile | $200,610 | $205,390 | $166,100 |
| 90th percentile | $290,480 | $274,660 | $224,340 |
| Average | $159,930 | $159,170 | $140,970 |
| Jobs | 6,980 | 75,090 | 597,080 |
San Diego, CA ranks 8th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for healthcare administrator pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($171,210).
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- San Jose, CA: $171,210
- San Francisco, CA: $166,310
- Sacramento, CA: $159,350
- New York, NY: $167,580
- Seattle, WA: $160,100
- Portland, OR: $151,260
- Washington, DC: $140,670
- Denver, CO: $137,760
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.