Fundraisers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $90,850 +36.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.68
10th percentile $58,880
90th percentile $145,140
Employed locally 2,150
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,880
    25th
    $70,510
    50th (median)
    $90,850
    75th
    $112,420
    90th
    $145,140

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 68% Median Fundraisers salary is 32% 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
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Merced, CA $84,570
    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
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Merced, CA $84,570
    Chico, CA $84,430

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,440
    Accountants and Auditors $105,750
    Management Analysts $128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,840
    Project Management Specialists $132,530
    Human Resources Specialists $100,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in San Francisco, CA is $43.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.87 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in San Francisco, CA is 36.6% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $58,880 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,510.