Fundraising Managers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $127,450 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.27
10th percentile $82,930
90th percentile $237,800
Employed locally 520
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,930
    25th
    $105,750
    50th (median)
    $127,450
    75th
    $179,590
    90th
    $237,800

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 125% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 25% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in San Diego, CA is $61.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $116.18 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in San Diego, CA is 3.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $82,930 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,750.