Salesforce Administrator Jobs in California
Salesforce Administrator jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, financial services, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS companies, with openings at every level from entry-level admin to senior platform lead. The heaviest hiring is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce itself, Workday, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large operations and run Salesforce-powered businesses at scale. Configuration, flow automation, and integration work with platforms like MuleSoft and Slack are the most in-demand specialties across California listings right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Technical Solutions Architect, the Goldschmidt Collective Salesforce Administrator will provide support related to the administration and usage of the Salesforce CRM system. The Salesforce Administrator will work with the Technical Solutions Architect to support the ongoing development of our Salesforce deployment. The incumbent will apply Salesforce knowledge and skills.to resolve a variety of moderately complex issues, and will work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
The Salesforce Administrator will be responsible for executing day-to-day configuration, support, maintenance and improvement of our CRM platform. Additionally, the incumbent will use their knowledge of the Salesforce Lightning platform and declarative tools to support the Technical Solutions Architect in maintaining the Salesforce configuration by working with custom objects, formula fields, workflows, custom views, and other content of intermediate complexity. This individual should be highly organized, capable of working independently and possess excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Salesforce.com best practices and functionality.
Department Overview (please write a brief description of your department/unit that you would like to be included in the job posting/advertisement)
The Goldschmidt Collective (TGC) is a unit within the Department of Family & Community Medicine that focuses on supporting healthcare providers nationwide (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists and other health care professionals) by offering expert, case-based, on-demand education, clinical guidance and capacity building. Its core clinical education topic areas include:
- HIV and viral hepatitis prevention, evaluation and management, including pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis and antiretroviral therapy as treatment
- Substance use evaluation and management including medications for substance use disorder treatment
- Complex contraception, early pregnancy assessment, miscarriage management, menopause management, and early abortion provision (as indicated)
Required Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in related area and one years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Knowledge relating to the design and development of Salesforce software. Basic knowledge of Salesforce security features. Demonstrated experience with Salesforce database administration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salesforce.com Admin (ADM201 and ADM211) certified
- General knowledge of several areas of IT.
- Demonstrated ability troubleshoot and repair moderately complex problems with computing devices, peripherals and software. Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. Basic knowledge of incident response procedures. Demonstrated ability to follow software specifications
- Knowledge of business processes and procedures. Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
- Knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies. Demonstrated skills applying security controls to computer software and hardware.
- Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
- Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrated understanding of how system management actions affect users and dependent / related functions.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud
- Experience with Salesforce Communities
- Knowledge of Visualforce and/or Apex
- Previous experience working in a SCRUM or agile environment
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Technical Solutions Architect, the Goldschmidt Collective Salesforce Administrator will provide support related to the administration and usage of the Salesforce CRM system. The Salesforce Administrator will work with the Technical Solutions Architect to support the ongoing development of our Salesforce deployment. The incumbent will apply Salesforce knowledge and skills.to resolve a variety of moderately complex issues, and will work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
The Salesforce Administrator will be responsible for executing day-to-day configuration, support, maintenance and improvement of our CRM platform. Additionally, the incumbent will use their knowledge of the Salesforce Lightning platform and declarative tools to support the Technical Solutions Architect in maintaining the Salesforce configuration by working with custom objects, formula fields, workflows, custom views, and other content of intermediate complexity. This individual should be highly organized, capable of working independently and possess excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Salesforce.com best practices and functionality.
Department Overview (please write a brief description of your department/unit that you would like to be included in the job posting/advertisement)
The Goldschmidt Collective (TGC) is a unit within the Department of Family & Community Medicine that focuses on supporting healthcare providers nationwide (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists and other health care professionals) by offering expert, case-based, on-demand education, clinical guidance and capacity building. Its core clinical education topic areas include:
- HIV and viral hepatitis prevention, evaluation and management, including pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis and antiretroviral therapy as treatment
- Substance use evaluation and management including medications for substance use disorder treatment
- Complex contraception, early pregnancy assessment, miscarriage management, menopause management, and early abortion provision (as indicated)
Required Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in related area and one years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Knowledge relating to the design and development of Salesforce software. Basic knowledge of Salesforce security features. Demonstrated experience with Salesforce database administration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salesforce.com Admin (ADM201 and ADM211) certified
- General knowledge of several areas of IT.
- Demonstrated ability troubleshoot and repair moderately complex problems with computing devices, peripherals and software. Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance. Basic knowledge of incident response procedures. Demonstrated ability to follow software specifications
- Knowledge of business processes and procedures. Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
- Knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies. Demonstrated skills applying security controls to computer software and hardware.
- Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
- Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrated understanding of how system management actions affect users and dependent / related functions.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud
- Experience with Salesforce Communities
- Knowledge of Visualforce and/or Apex
- Previous experience working in a SCRUM or agile environment
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- Active Salesforce Certified Administrator credential from Salesforce is required
- Experience configuring Salesforce Sales Cloud or Service Cloud in a production org
- Ability to build and maintain flows, process builder automations, and validation rules
- Proficiency managing user access, profiles, roles, permission sets, and sharing settings
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and customer success
- Familiarity with data management tools such as Data Loader and deduplication practices
Salesforce Administrator Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a salesforce administrator in California?
California does not require a state-issued license to work as a salesforce administrator, so the hiring path runs through the Salesforce Certified Administrator exam offered directly by Salesforce. Most employers expect at least the core Admin credential, which requires passing a single proctored exam. A background in business administration, information systems, or a related field strengthens your application, and many California employers also value hands-on experience in a Salesforce sandbox or Trailhead Superbadge projects.
How much do salesforce administrators make in California?
Salesforce administrators in California earn a median of about $113,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,410 for the lowest 10% to over $178,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire salesforce administrators in California?
Employers hiring salesforce administrators in California right now include Rippling, Amazon, and PracticeTek, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's density of enterprise technology, insurance, and healthcare companies means sustained demand across both large corporations and mid-market firms running Salesforce at scale.
Which California cities have the most salesforce administrator jobs?
San Francisco, Milpitas, and Novato have the most salesforce administrator openings in California. San Francisco leads because Salesforce is headquartered there and its ecosystem of partner consultancies and enterprise customers is concentrated in the Bay Area, while Los Angeles and San Diego generate consistent demand through large media, healthcare, and defense contractors that run Salesforce across their sales and service operations.
Are there remote salesforce administrator jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Salesforce administration is a desk-based, platform-driven role that translates well to remote work, since nearly all tasks happen inside a browser-based system. About 50% of salesforce administrator openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely California tech and enterprise employers have normalized distributed work. Configuration, user support, and reporting work are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a salesforce administrator in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing the Salesforce Certified Administrator credential through Trailhead, Salesforce's own free learning platform, and building a portfolio of sandbox projects to show in interviews. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente and PG&E regularly hire junior admins and Salesforce coordinators who come from adjacent roles such as CRM analyst, sales operations coordinator, or business systems analyst. Salesforce's own Trailhead Academy and regional partner consultancies in the Bay Area and Los Angeles also run associate-level programs that place candidates without prior Salesforce employment.
Where can I find and apply to salesforce administrator jobs in California?
You can find and apply to salesforce administrator jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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