SOC 13-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fundraisers — Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, NC is $64,780 a year, trailing the national median of $72,550 by 10.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Fayetteville, NC is $64,780 a year, trailing the national median of $72,550 by 10.7%. Half of workers earn between $54,330 and $83,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,420 and the ninetieth at $90,630.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Durham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,280. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 108th of 329 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,420 | −41.5% |
| 25th | $54,330 | −25.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,780 | −10.7% |
| 75th | $83,960 | +15.7% |
| 90th | $90,630 | +24.9% |
| Mean | $68,190 | −6.0% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $78,280 | 420 | |
| 2 | Winston-Salem | $75,440 | 290 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $70,700 | 600 | |
| 4 | Pinehurst | $69,400 | 40 | |
| 5 | Wilmington | $67,780 | 110 | |
| 6 | Greensboro | $65,490 | 270 | |
| 7 | Asheville | $65,440 | 200 | |
| 8 | Hickory | $64,900 | 50 | |
| 9 | Jacksonville | $64,100 | 30 | |
| 10 | Charlotte | $63,920 | 920 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fayetteville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $64,780 goes as far as $68,696 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,696US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,780 a year, 10.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,420 to $90,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $78,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fundraisers in Fayetteville, NC?
The median annual wage is $64,780, or $31.14 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,550, so pay in Fayetteville, NC is 10.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fayetteville, NC earns more than $90,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Durham, at $78,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Fayetteville, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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