Fundraisers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for fundraisers is $34.88 an hour ($72,550 a year). About 111,040 people work in this job there.
Pay range for fundraisers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.42 | $46,630 |
| 25% of workers | $27.63 | $57,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.88 | $72,550 |
| 75% of workers | $44.32 | $92,180 |
| 90% of workers | $55.68 | $115,820 |
Best-paying states for fundraisers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $60,120
- Arizona · $64,180
- California · $79,710
- Colorado · $74,440
- Connecticut · $77,730
- District of Columbia · $80,840
- Georgia · $72,010
- Illinois · $66,440
- Indiana · $66,250
- Iowa · $63,930
- Kansas · $64,820
- Kentucky · $68,270
- Maine · $66,790
- Maryland · $79,780
- Massachusetts · $79,060
- Michigan · $66,130
- Minnesota · $76,910
- Missouri · $63,860
- Montana · $61,280
- Nebraska · $68,030
- New Hampshire · $66,260
- New Jersey · $77,170
- New York · $80,540
- North Carolina · $66,100
- Ohio · $64,080
- Oklahoma · $63,950
- Oregon · $64,080
- Pennsylvania · $63,730
- Rhode Island · $75,410
- South Carolina · $62,720
- Tennessee · $61,370
- Texas · $60,320
- Utah · $61,820
- Vermont · $72,530
- Virginia · $72,610
- Washington · $79,000
- Wisconsin · $65,880
Education, experience and outlook for fundraisers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $83,050 |
| Project Management Specialists | $102,320 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $75,940 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $78,760 |
| Management Analysts | $101,860 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $77,710 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $69,280 |
| Compliance Officers | $80,730 |
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