Fundraising Managers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $136,670 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.71
10th percentile $91,480
90th percentile $212,300
Employed locally 70
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,480
    25th
    $102,170
    50th (median)
    $136,670
    75th
    $175,240
    90th
    $212,300

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 202% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 102% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fundraising Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $179,130
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,020
    New York $166,420
    Binghamton, NY $160,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $160,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,940

    Nearby metros — Fundraising Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $179,130
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $160,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,940
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $148,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $148,480
    Chico, CA $136,870

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,510
    Sales Managers $95,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers $128,360
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $147,350
    Financial Managers $142,890
    Construction Managers $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Bakersfield, CA is $65.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.60 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 10.7% above the national median of $123,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fundraising Managers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $91,480 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,170.