Fundraising Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $126,830 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.98
10th percentile $79,210
90th percentile $209,470
Employed locally 50
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,210
    25th
    $98,040
    50th (median)
    $126,830
    75th
    $190,290
    90th
    $209,470

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 136% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 36% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,550
    Sales Managers $98,800
    Medical and Health Services Managers $112,960
    Financial Managers $138,230
    Managers, All Other $124,710
    Food Service Managers $72,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $60.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $132.37 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 2.7% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,210 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,040.