Fundraisers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $70,310 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.80
10th percentile $45,450
90th percentile $122,910
Employed locally 70
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,450
    25th
    $50,250
    50th (median)
    $70,310
    75th
    $95,740
    90th
    $122,910

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 88% Median Fundraisers salary is 12% below 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,240
    Accountants and Auditors $85,640
    Human Resources Specialists $75,500
    Project Management Specialists $98,930
    Training and Development Specialists $69,250
    Management Analysts $97,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Modesto, CA is $33.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.51 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Modesto, CA is 5.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $45,450 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,250.