Fundraising Managers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $129,100 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.07
10th percentile $84,010
90th percentile $195,500
Employed locally 50
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,010
    25th
    $107,640
    50th (median)
    $129,100
    75th
    $180,260
    90th
    $195,500

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,610
    Sales Managers $99,590
    Medical and Health Services Managers $131,470
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $159,590
    Financial Managers $158,740
    Food Service Managers $78,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Salinas, CA is $62.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.41 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Salinas, CA is 4.6% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $84,010 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,640.