Medical and Health Services Managers
SOC Code: 11-9111 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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Medical and Health Services Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $97,781 | $141,440 | $185,120 | $228,779 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $88,691 | $134,347 | $179,982 | $225,638 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,293 | $143,250 | $183,186 | $223,142 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $82,368 | $128,960 | $175,531 | $222,123 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $91,270 | $134,763 | $178,277 | $221,770 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $85,592 | $127,379 | $169,166 | $210,954 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $99,154 | $136,323 | $173,493 | $210,662 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $100,818 | $136,947 | $173,098 | $209,227 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $72,384 | $116,834 | $161,283 | $205,733 |
| Vallejo, CA | $92,061 | $129,896 | $167,710 | $205,546 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Care Staffing, LLC | 54 | $97,926 |
| Henry Ford Health System | 52 | $109,119 |
| AB Health Corp LLC | 34 | $70,825 |
| NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION | 27 | $179,883 |
| The Smile Mission South Miami, PLLC | 26 | $74,030 |
| Prime Healthcare Management, Inc. | 22 | $115,431 |
| GLOBAL NURSING RECRUITERS | 19 | $76,691 |
| Powerback Rehabilitation, LLC | 16 | $104,090 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 10 | $238,217 |
| Novartis Services Inc. | 10 | $194,358 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87 | $127,274 |
| 2021 | 95 | $114,151 |
| 2022 | 118 | $138,405 |
| 2023 | 258 | $125,380 |
| 2024 | 506 | $123,325 |
| 2025 | 705 | $442,283 |
| 2026 | 73 | $154,841 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Time Management | 4.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administration and Management | 4.7 |
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 4.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.8 |
| Administrative | 3.7 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 46.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 21.4% |
| Associate's degree | 10.7% |
| Some college | 7.1% |
| Other | 3.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 3.6% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 3.6% |
| High school diploma | 3.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
- Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.
- Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
- Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
- Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
- Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
- Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
- Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
Technology Skills
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