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How much does a fundraiser make in Santa Maria?

$81,910a year

Median yearly pay for fundraisers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $39.38 an hour or $6,826 a month.

Hourly
$39.38
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
9 of 275
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,690Median: $81,910Highest 10%: $139,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,690$26.29
25th$66,040$31.75
Median$81,910$39.38
75th$109,700$52.75
90th$139,100$66.89

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for fundraisers.

San Jose, CA$106,800
San Francisco, CA$82,930
Santa Cruz, CA$82,310
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
Oxnard, CA$57,070
Fundraiser salary in California Fundraiser salary in all states

Related jobs in Santa Maria

Same field, median yearly pay.

Personal Financial Advisor$124,400
Budget Analyst$110,500
Labor Relations Specialist$108,800
Project Management Specialist$106,300
Management Analyst$99,990
Claims Adjuster$99,660
Financial and Investment Analyst$97,720
Logistician$92,540
Accountant and Auditor$91,610
Compensation$89,590
Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fundraiser make an hour in Santa Maria?

The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $39.38 ($81,910 a year).

Do fundraisers make more in Santa Maria than the national average?

Yes: $81,910 against $72,550 nationally, 13% more.

How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $79,710, so Santa Maria pays 3% more.

Where does Santa Maria rank for fundraiser pay?

9 of 275 metro areas with data.

How much does a fundraiser make starting out in Santa Maria?

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,100 or more.

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.