Fundraisers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $77,360 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.19
10th percentile $50,370
90th percentile $100,500
Employed locally 70
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,370
    25th
    $56,670
    50th (median)
    $77,360
    75th
    $90,650
    90th
    $100,500

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 83% Median Fundraisers salary is 17% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,010
    Project Management Specialists $101,230
    Human Resources Specialists $76,000
    Management Analysts $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $37.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.65 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 16.3% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $50,370 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,670.