Fundraising Managers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Fundraising Managers in California earn a median salary of $134,093 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.6% vs the national median of $123,480. An estimated 5,570 fundraising managers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $106,030 to $179,130 depending on location.
$134,093
Avg median salary in California
$179,130
Highest paying metro
$106,030
Lowest paying metro
5,570
Employed in California
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Fundraising Managers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | $179,130 | $117,900 | $202,800 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $152,940 | $132,310 | $202,120 | 490 |
| Sacramento, CA | $148,870 | $106,390 | $192,660 | 270 |
| San Francisco, CA | $148,480 | $108,840 | $211,200 | 1,230 |
| Chico, CA | $136,870 | $102,310 | $177,010 | 50 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $136,670 | $102,170 | $175,240 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $133,280 | $102,440 | $162,920 | 70 |
| Redding, CA | $131,400 | $101,970 | $181,600 | 30 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $130,610 | $103,470 | $180,500 | 80 |
| Fresno, CA | $130,000 | $99,010 | $173,620 | 100 |
| Salinas, CA | $129,100 | $107,640 | $180,260 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $127,680 | $104,140 | $178,890 | 2,110 |
| San Diego, CA | $127,450 | $105,750 | $179,590 | 520 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $126,830 | $98,040 | $190,290 | 50 |
| Oxnard, CA | $123,930 | $97,080 | $142,530 | 70 |
| Stockton, CA | $123,030 | $101,200 | $154,050 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $121,370 | $93,630 | $168,580 | 270 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $106,030 | $90,260 | $130,540 | 30 |