How much does We somehow raised $300,000 for a Sea Otter's birthday make on YouTube?
We somehow raised $300,000 for a Sea Otter's birthday · by DougDoug
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$3.00/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
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Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
12,648
12.65K
|
$37.94 | |
|
January 2026
|
14,467
14.47K
|
$43.40 | |
|
February 2026
|
15,254
15.25K
|
$45.76 | |
|
March 2026
|
20,427
20.43K
|
$61.28 | |
|
April 2026
|
19,915
19.91K
|
$59.74 | |
|
May 2026
|
11,386
11.39K
|
$34.16 | |
|
June 2026
|
7,709
7.71K
|
$23.13 | |
|
July 2026
|
10,262
10.26K
|
$30.79 | |
|
August 2026
|
7,247
7.25K
|
$21.74 | |
|
September 2026
|
5,660
5.66K
|
$16.98 | |
| Total | 124,975 | $374.93 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.