SOC 11-2033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fundraising Managers — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Sacramento, CA the median wage for Fundraising Managers is $138,170 a year, which is 10.1% higher than the national figure of $125,470.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sacramento, CA the median wage for Fundraising Managers is $138,170 a year, which is 10.1% higher than the national figure of $125,470. Half of workers earn between $99,210 and $174,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $69,750 and the ninetieth at $219,560.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Santa Cruz leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $179,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 57th of 648 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,750 | −44.4% |
| 25th | $99,210 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $138,170 | +10.1% |
| 75th | $174,160 | +38.8% |
| 90th | $219,560 | +75.0% |
| Mean | $147,950 | +17.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $179,130 | 30 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $164,330 | 460 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $157,750 | 1,030 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $153,940 | 80 | |
| 5 | San Luis Obispo | $151,530 | 50 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $139,240 | 60 | |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $138,650 | 60 | |
| 8 | San Diego | $134,740 | 470 | |
| 9 | Stockton | $132,650 | 50 | |
| 10 | Riverside | $132,070 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $138,170 buys what $124,815 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$138,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$124,815US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $138,170 a year, 10.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $69,750 to $219,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Cruz, at $179,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fundraising Managers in Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $138,170, or $66.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $125,470, so pay in Sacramento, CA is 10.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sacramento, CA earns more than $219,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $69,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Santa Cruz, at $179,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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