As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Development Assistant in Fresno, CA is $43,665, equivalent to $21 per hour, $840 weekly, or $3,639 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Development Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Development Assistant in Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $32,533 to $58,041. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,838) and 75th percentile ($51,190), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,041 per year. This $13,352 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Fresno Development Assistant often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 338 statewide for Development Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Development Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $32,533 Fresno, CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $37,838 Fresno, CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $43,665 Fresno, CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $51,190 Fresno, CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Development Assistant Salary $58,041 Fresno, CA August 01, 2026
25% $37,838 10% $32,533 90% $58,041 75% $51,190 $43,665 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Development Assistant

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Development and Fundraising Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

Fresno, California  area prices were up 2.7% from a year ago

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