SOC 13-1131 · May 2025 · United States
Fundraisers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Fundraisers across the United States is $72,550 per year, measured over 111,040 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $80,840.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Fundraisers
Pay for this occupation varies by 61.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $80,840 and Arkansas pays $50,190.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $80,840 | 2,350 | |
| 2 | New York | $80,540 | 11,600 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $79,780 | 2,010 | |
| 4 | California | $79,710 | 12,860 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $79,060 | 6,160 | |
| 6 | Washington | $79,000 | 3,870 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $77,730 | 1,350 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $77,170 | 1,950 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $76,910 | 3,190 | |
| 10 | North Dakota | $76,040 | 340 |
States with the most Fundraisers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 12,860 | $79,710 | |
| 2 | New York | 11,600 | $80,540 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 6,180 | $63,730 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,160 | $79,060 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 4,470 | $66,440 | |
| 6 | Texas | 4,020 | $60,320 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 4,010 | $72,610 | |
| 8 | Washington | 3,870 | $79,000 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 3,700 | $66,100 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 3,460 | $64,080 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $106,760 | 1,060 |
| 2 | Merced | $84,570 | 40 |
| 3 | Logan | $84,090 | 110 |
| 4 | Trenton | $83,830 | 170 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $82,930 | 3,020 |
| 6 | Amherst Town | $82,340 | 320 |
| 7 | Santa Cruz | $82,310 | 130 |
| 8 | New York | $82,180 | 9,520 |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $81,910 | 200 |
| 10 | Baltimore | $81,020 | 1,190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.