Fundraisers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $84,430 +27% vs national
Median hourly $40.59
10th percentile $57,180
90th percentile $125,460
Employed locally 40
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,180
    25th
    $75,030
    50th (median)
    $84,430
    75th
    $98,990
    90th
    $125,460

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 123% Median Fundraisers salary is 23% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Management Analysts $76,360
    Project Management Specialists $100,720
    Human Resources Specialists $73,400
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Chico, CA is $40.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.10 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Chico, CA is 27% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $57,180 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,030.