Fundraisers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for fundraisers in the U.S. is $72,550 ($34.88 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $72,550
- Mean annual wage
- $77,200
- Median hourly wage
- $34.88
- Employment
- 111,040
111,040 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,630 | $22.42 |
| 25th percentile | $57,480 | $27.63 |
| Median (50th) | $72,550 | $34.88 |
| 75th percentile | $92,180 | $44.32 |
| 90th percentile | $115,820 | $55.68 |
Highest-paying states for fundraisers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $80,840 | 2,350 |
| New York | $80,540 | 11,600 |
| Maryland | $79,780 | 2,010 |
| California | $79,710 | 12,860 |
| Massachusetts | $79,060 | 6,160 |
| Washington | $79,000 | 3,870 |
| Connecticut | $77,730 | 1,350 |
| New Jersey | $77,170 | 1,950 |
| Minnesota | $76,910 | 3,190 |
| North Dakota | $76,040 | 340 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $50,190 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $54,760 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $57,610 median annual wage
- Alabama: $60,120 median annual wage
- Texas: $60,320 median annual wage
About this occupation
Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
Typical tasks
- Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
- Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
- Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
- Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
- Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
- Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 5.1% |
| Associate's degree | 2.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 51.9% |
| Master's degree | 33.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 4.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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