How much does a fundraiser make in California?
$79,710a year
Median yearly pay for fundraisers in California. That is $38.32 an hour or $6,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.32
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,340Median: $79,710Highest 10%: $131,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 25th | $62,360 | $29.98 | |
| Median | $79,710 | $38.32 | |
| 75th | $101,900 | $49.00 | |
| 90th | $131,700 | $63.33 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $106,800 |
| Merced, CA | $84,570 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,930 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $82,310 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $81,910 |
| Napa, CA | $78,980 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $78,720 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,730 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,550 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,860 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,300 |
| Chico, CA | $75,970 |
| Riverside, CA | $74,480 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,990 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $73,950 |
| Salinas, CA | $73,320 |
| Redding, CA | $72,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $72,490 |
| Fresno, CA | $69,170 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,970 |
| Visalia, CA | $63,440 |
| Oxnard, CA | $57,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fundraisers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $80,840 |
| 2. New York | $80,540 |
| 3. Maryland | $79,780 |
| 4. California | $79,710 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $79,060 |
| 6. Washington | $79,000 |
| 7. Connecticut | $77,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fundraiser make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.32 ($79,710 a year).
Do fundraisers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $79,710 against $72,550 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for fundraiser pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays fundraisers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $106,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.