Fundraisers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $72,800 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.00
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $105,850
Employed locally 90
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $56,550
    50th (median)
    $72,800
    75th
    $87,700
    90th
    $105,850

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 108% Median Fundraisers salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fundraisers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    Napa, CA $90,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Merced, CA $84,570

    Nearby metros — Fundraisers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    Napa, CA $90,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Merced, CA $84,570

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Bakersfield, CA is $35.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.32 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 9.5% above the national median of $66,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fundraisers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $46,380 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,550.