DOL Median (California)
$55,000
vs National
+5.8%
National: $52,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,711
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
+5.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Fundraisers in California earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 5.8% above the national average of $52,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,711 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | $115,024 | 1 |
| ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT INC | $100,069 | 1 |
| DASRA | $84,000 | 4 |
| SPACESHIP MEDIA GROUP, INC. | $81,723 | 4 |
| SUNG BROTHERS CORP | $81,000 | 1 |
| A WALK ON WATER INC. | $72,000 | 1 |
| OCEAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER | $65,000 | 1 |
| OCEAN INSTITUTE | $65,000 | 4 |
| THE CHICAGO SCHOOL-CALIFORNIA, INC. | $56,659 | 1 |
| CLARE FOUNDATION, INC. | $52,500 | 2 |
| FORWARD TOGETHER | $52,000 | 1 |
| Centro Community Partners | $50,000 | 3 |
| PRIZEO US, LLC | $49,281 | 3 |
| DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO | $48,000 | 3 |
| Opera San Jose Incorporated | $46,114 | 1 |
| VILLAGE ENTERPRISE FUND | $43,680 | 1 |
| North Coast Repertory Theatre | $37,378 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | N/A | 1 |
| AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM - SILICON VALLEY | N/A | 1 |
| LIBERTY IN NORTH KOREA | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Fundraisers
BEVERLY HILLS, CA · $107,547Bedford Hills, NY · $100,000Cambridge, MA · $85,000Astoria, NY · $85,000Corona, NY · $85,000Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Fundraisers make in California?
The median Fundraisers salary in California is $55,000 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Fundraisers?
A Fundraisers in California earns 5.8% more than the national median of $52,000, or $39,711 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.