Fundraisers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 24 metro areas • California
Fundraisers in California earn a median salary of $79,142 per year on average across 24 metro and nonmetro areas, +19% vs the national median of $66,490. An estimated 10,230 fundraisers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $63,340 to $104,000 depending on location.
$79,142
Avg median salary in California
$104,000
Highest paying metro
$63,340
Lowest paying metro
10,230
Employed in California
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Fundraisers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $104,000 | $80,760 | $104,000 | 940 |
| Napa, CA | $90,950 | $65,390 | $94,180 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $90,850 | $70,510 | $112,420 | 2,150 |
| Vallejo, CA | $87,090 | $60,390 | $92,470 | 70 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $85,230 | $58,940 | $102,340 | 110 |
| Merced, CA | $84,570 | $55,270 | $91,740 | 40 |
| Chico, CA | $84,430 | $75,030 | $98,990 | 40 |
| Salinas, CA | $84,080 | $65,010 | $90,390 | 150 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $83,560 | $67,490 | $106,600 | 210 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,010 | $63,100 | $100,160 | 580 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,090 | $59,860 | $99,440 | 930 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,360 | $56,670 | $90,650 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,070 | $59,740 | $101,000 | 130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,580 | $59,960 | $94,720 | 3,500 |
| Redding, CA | $75,860 | $53,420 | $83,410 | 60 |
| North Coast Region of California | $75,560 | $54,870 | $93,960 | 80 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,460 | $57,510 | $94,120 | 90 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,170 | $58,070 | $89,700 | 170 |
| Riverside, CA | $73,590 | $57,530 | $88,730 | 450 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $72,800 | $56,550 | $87,700 | 90 |
| Modesto, CA | $70,310 | $50,250 | $95,740 | 70 |
| Oxnard, CA | $67,800 | $53,390 | $79,220 | 150 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $66,650 | $51,900 | $84,430 | 70 |
| Visalia, CA | $63,340 | $54,220 | $81,080 | 40 |