Fundraising Managers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $152,940 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $73.53
10th percentile $105,510
90th percentile —
Employed locally 490
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,510
    25th
    $132,310
    50th (median)
    $152,940
    75th
    $202,120

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 97% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 3% below 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $149,310

    Nearby metros — Fundraising Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $179,130
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $160,100
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $148,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $148,480
    Chico, CA $136,870
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $136,670

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in San Jose, CA is $73.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $146.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 23.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $105,510 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,310.