Fundraisers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $104,000 +56.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.00
10th percentile $62,140
90th percentile $130,110
Employed locally 940
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,140
    25th
    $80,760
    50th (median)
    $104,000
    75th
    $104,000
    90th
    $130,110

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 66% Median Fundraisers salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fundraisers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,470

    Nearby metros — Fundraisers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Chico, CA $84,430

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in San Jose, CA is $50.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.33 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in San Jose, CA is 56.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $62,140 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,760.