Fundraisers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $80,010 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.47
10th percentile $51,890
90th percentile $132,550
Employed locally 580
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,890
    25th
    $63,100
    50th (median)
    $80,010
    75th
    $100,160
    90th
    $132,550

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 85% Median Fundraisers salary is 15% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $82,180
    Accountants and Auditors $89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,390
    Project Management Specialists $118,210
    Human Resources Specialists $79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Sacramento, CA is $38.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.30 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Sacramento, CA is 20.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $51,890 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,100.