Fundraisers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $84,080 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.42
10th percentile $55,590
90th percentile $100,100
Employed locally 150
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,590
    25th
    $65,010
    50th (median)
    $84,080
    75th
    $90,390
    90th
    $100,100

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 89% Median Fundraisers salary is 11% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,100
    Accountants and Auditors $84,860
    Management Analysts $95,270
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Project Management Specialists $101,510
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Salinas, CA is $40.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.36 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Salinas, CA is 26.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $55,590 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,010.