What Is the Job Outlook for Health Services Administration Careers?

Important Facts About Medical and Health Services Managers

Factors of Growth

The growth in medical and health services manager employment can be attributed to the aging population of the United States. More facilities and workers will be needed to provide these individuals with healthcare over the decade. In addition, this will drive a need for professionals who work in medical information management.

According to the BLS, as the health care industry continues to grow and develop, health care organizations will need managers to:

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  Ensure patients receive quality care
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  Increase efficiency
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  Control costs
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  Supervise computerization of patient records
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  Oversee compliance to state and federal regulations
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  Hire and develop employees
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  Implement new technology

Salary Information

The BLS reported that average earnings for medical and health services managers were $119,840 in May 2021. Most earnings fell between $60,780 and $205,620. Out of the top five employers of these managers, general medical and surgical hospitals employed the highest numbers and paid an average wage of $129,410. Physicians' offices paid an average of $116,520, while outpatient care centers paid an average wage of $117,340. Out of all industries, these managers made the highest average wages working pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing ($204,380) and wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers ($208,890).

Job Opportunities

Health service administration professionals can work in health care organizations like:

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  Long-term care facilities
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  Health insurance companies
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  Private physicians' practices
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  Medical centers and hospitals
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  Pharmaceutical companies' retail sales divisions

In addition to health care organizations, these professionals can also work in the following:

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  Emergency services
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  Physician recruitment
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  Information management services