Fundraising Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $179,130 +45.1% vs national
Median hourly $86.12
10th percentile $93,990
90th percentile $286,510
Employed locally 30
National median $123,480

Compare Fundraising Managers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Santa Cruz, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Fundraising Managers
in
Santa Cruz, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,990
    25th
    $117,900
    50th (median)
    $179,130
    75th
    $202,800
    90th
    $286,510

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 164% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 64% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fundraising Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $149,310

    Nearby metros — Fundraising Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $136,670

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $86.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $137.74 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 45.1% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $93,990 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,900.