Fundraisers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for fundraiserss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $77,200 ≈ $37/hr
National median salary $72,550
Total employment 111,040 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +4.3%
Faster than average
Annual openings 10,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 134,400 → 140,200 (+5,800)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$90,400
- New York$87,530
- California$86,320
- Massachusetts$84,270
- New Jersey$83,810
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$52,850
- West Virginia$55,790
- Alabama$61,260
- Texas$64,270
- Montana$64,490
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $90,400 | $80,840 | $43 | +17.1% | 2,350 |
| 2 | New York | $87,530 | $80,540 | $42 | +13.4% | 11,600 |
| 3 | California | $86,320 | $79,710 | $42 | +11.8% | 12,860 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $84,270 | $79,060 | $41 | +9.2% | 6,160 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $83,810 | $77,170 | $40 | +8.6% | 1,950 |
| 6 | Maryland | $83,110 | $79,780 | $40 | +7.7% | 2,010 |
| 7 | Washington | $82,380 | $79,000 | $40 | +6.7% | 3,870 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $81,800 | $76,040 | $39 | +6% | 340 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $81,530 | $77,730 | $39 | +5.6% | 1,350 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $81,020 | $76,910 | $39 | +4.9% | 3,190 |
| 11 | Colorado | $79,870 | $74,440 | $38 | +3.5% | 2,470 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $79,450 | $75,410 | $38 | +2.9% | 1,000 |
| 13 | Florida | $78,030 | $64,390 | $38 | +1.1% | — |
| 14 | Virginia | $77,860 | $72,610 | $37 | +0.9% | 4,010 |
| 15 | Vermont | $75,710 | $72,530 | $36 | -1.9% | 510 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $75,390 | $71,310 | $36 | -2.3% | 90 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $75,190 | $66,800 | $36 | -2.6% | 80 |
| 18 | Delaware | $74,760 | $71,250 | $36 | -3.2% | 320 |
| 19 | Georgia | $74,650 | $72,010 | $36 | -3.3% | 2,690 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $74,630 | $66,260 | $36 | -3.3% | 810 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $73,700 | $68,030 | $35 | -4.5% | 770 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $72,490 | $66,100 | $35 | -6.1% | 3,700 |
| 23 | Iowa | $71,680 | $63,930 | $34 | -7.2% | 1,230 |
| 24 | Illinois | $71,500 | $66,440 | $34 | -7.4% | 4,470 |
| 25 | Maine | $71,500 | $66,790 | $34 | -7.4% | 930 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $71,390 | $62,720 | $34 | -7.5% | 1,200 |
| 27 | Indiana | $71,050 | $66,250 | $34 | -8% | 2,080 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $70,990 | $68,270 | $34 | -8% | 1,030 |
| 29 | Ohio | $70,970 | $64,080 | $34 | -8.1% | 3,460 |
| 30 | Oregon | $70,970 | $64,080 | $34 | -8.1% | 2,090 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $70,870 | $72,030 | $34 | -8.2% | 330 |
| 32 | Nevada | $70,710 | $68,530 | $34 | -8.4% | 310 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $70,570 | $63,730 | $34 | -8.6% | 6,180 |
| 34 | Michigan | $70,250 | $66,130 | $34 | -9% | 3,170 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $70,200 | $63,950 | $34 | -9.1% | 950 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $70,170 | $65,880 | $34 | -9.1% | 2,130 |
| 37 | Kansas | $69,870 | $64,820 | $34 | -9.5% | 1,100 |
| 38 | Arizona | $69,500 | $64,180 | $33 | -10% | 1,580 |
| 39 | Missouri | $69,280 | $63,860 | $33 | -10.3% | 1,670 |
| 40 | Idaho | $69,140 | $61,150 | $33 | -10.4% | 380 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $68,540 | $65,440 | $33 | -11.2% | 330 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $68,330 | $57,610 | $33 | -11.5% | 230 |
| 43 | Utah | $67,740 | $61,820 | $33 | -12.3% | 920 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $67,390 | $63,750 | $32 | -12.7% | 440 |
| 45 | Alaska | $67,330 | $62,750 | $32 | -12.8% | 290 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $65,540 | $61,370 | $32 | -15.1% | 1,930 |
| 47 | Montana | $64,490 | $61,280 | $31 | -16.5% | 700 |
| 48 | Texas | $64,270 | $60,320 | $31 | -16.7% | 4,020 |
| 49 | Alabama | $61,260 | $60,120 | $29 | -20.6% | 1,120 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $55,790 | $54,760 | $27 | -27.7% | 260 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $52,850 | $50,190 | $25 | -31.5% | 360 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 373 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $106,760 | $103,150 | 1,060 |
| 2 | Merced, CA | $84,570 | $85,160 | 40 |
| 3 | Logan, UT-ID | $84,090 | $79,220 | 110 |
| 4 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $83,830 | $87,890 | 170 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,930 | $91,430 | 3,020 |
| 6 | Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $82,340 | $81,170 | 320 |
| 7 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $82,310 | $83,170 | 130 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,180 | $90,420 | 9,520 |
| 9 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $81,910 | $91,500 | 200 |
| 10 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $81,020 | $81,230 | 1,190 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing fundraiserss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Colleges, Privately Owned | $138,410 | $117,920 | 170 |
| 2 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $106,110 | $126,840 | — |
| 3 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $101,940 | $122,720 | — |
| 4 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $101,930 | $113,500 | 290 |
| 5 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $98,940 | $88,420 | 860 |
| 6 | Real Estate | $97,620 | $96,380 | 500 |
| 7 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $97,090 | $96,510 | 680 |
| 8 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $95,110 | $83,050 | 30 |
| 9 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $93,360 | $94,300 | 530 |
| 10 | Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance | $93,320 | $99,740 | 760 |
| 11 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $92,410 | $91,930 | — |
| 12 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $91,970 | $89,020 | 120 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do fundraisers make in the U.S.?
The median fundraisers salary in the United States is $72,550 per year (mean $77,200), and about 80% earn between $46,630 and $115,820.
How much do fundraisers make per hour?
Roughly $37 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $77,200 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays fundraisers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for fundraisers at $90,400 per year (median $80,840).
What is the job outlook for fundraisers?
Employment is projected to change +4.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 10,200 openings per year.
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