As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Union Organizer in California is $59,198, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,138 weekly, or $4,933 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Union Organizer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Union Organizer in California vary widely, spanning from $44,211 to $71,641. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,353) and 75th percentile ($65,711), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,641 per year. This $14,358 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Marketing Plans, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Union Organizer often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 55 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Union Organizer 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
Union Organizer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Union Organizer Salary $44,211 CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Union Organizer Salary $51,353 CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Union Organizer Salary $59,198 CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Union Organizer Salary $65,711 CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Union Organizer Salary $71,641 CA January 01, 2026
25% $51,353 10% $44,211 90% $71,641 75% $65,711 $59,198 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Union Organizer ?

A union organizer (or union organiser) is a specific type of trade union member (often elected) or an appointed union official. A majority of unions appoint rather than elect their organisers.[citation needed] In some unions, the organiser's role is to recruit groups of workers under the organizing model. In other unions, the organiser's role is largely that of servicing members and enforcing work rules, similar to the role of a shop steward. In some unions, organisers may also take on industrial/legal roles such as making representations before Fair Work Australia, tribunals, or courts. In ...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $71,825 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $73,306 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $75,451 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $71,770 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $70,104 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $74,464 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $71,921 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $68,281 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $83,719 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $83,527 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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