Fundraising Managers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $148,870 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $71.57
10th percentile $85,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 270
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,990
    25th
    $106,390
    50th (median)
    $148,870
    75th
    $192,660

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 158% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 58% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $148,480
    Chico, CA $136,870
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $136,670

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,180
    Sales Managers $105,950
    Financial Managers $150,800
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $161,710
    Medical and Health Services Managers $149,730
    Managers, All Other $160,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Sacramento, CA is $71.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.56 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Sacramento, CA is 20.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $85,990 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,390.