Fundraisers Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $84,570 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.66
10th percentile $50,640
90th percentile $130,900
Employed locally 40
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,640
    25th
    $55,270
    50th (median)
    $84,570
    75th
    $91,740
    90th
    $130,900

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 130% Median Fundraisers salary is 30% 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
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,470

    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
    Chico, CA $84,430

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,670
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,630
    Human Resources Specialists $74,570
    Management Analysts $77,610
    Training and Development Specialists $56,500
    Project Management Specialists $95,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Merced, CA is $40.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.93 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Merced, CA is 27.2% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $50,640 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,270.