Fundraisers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $73,590 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.38
10th percentile $49,090
90th percentile $115,180
Employed locally 450
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,090
    25th
    $57,530
    50th (median)
    $73,590
    75th
    $88,730
    90th
    $115,180

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 86% Median Fundraisers salary is 14% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,230
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Human Resources Specialists $73,390
    Project Management Specialists $99,630
    Management Analysts $92,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Riverside, CA is $35.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.61 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Riverside, CA is 10.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $49,090 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,530.