Fundraising Managers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $127,680 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.39
10th percentile $83,450
90th percentile $238,750
Employed locally 2,110
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,450
    25th
    $104,140
    50th (median)
    $127,680
    75th
    $178,890
    90th
    $238,750

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 137% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 37% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $127,610
    Sales Managers $126,790
    Financial Managers $171,920
    Managers, All Other $165,340
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $191,410
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $74,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Los Angeles, CA is $61.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $117.15 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 3.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $83,450 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,140.