Fundraisers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $83,560 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.17
10th percentile $51,920
90th percentile $135,170
Employed locally 210
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,920
    25th
    $67,490
    50th (median)
    $83,560
    75th
    $106,600
    90th
    $135,170

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 87% Median Fundraisers salary is 13% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,220
    Accountants and Auditors $88,160
    Project Management Specialists $107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Management Analysts $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Santa Maria, CA is $40.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.89 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 25.7% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $51,920 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,490.