SOC 13-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fundraisers — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $64,390 a year, trailing the national median of $72,550 by 11.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $64,390 a year, trailing the national median of $72,550 by 11.2%. Half of workers earn between $48,220 and $93,290. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,880 and the ninetieth at $128,100.
Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 32nd by median wage. Cape Coral leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $73,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 263rd of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,880 | −43.7% |
| 25th | $48,220 | −33.5% |
| Median (50th) | $64,390 | −11.2% |
| 75th | $93,290 | +28.6% |
| 90th | $128,100 | +76.6% |
| Mean | $78,030 | +7.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $73,100 | 100 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $72,740 | 300 | |
| 3 | Port St. Lucie | $72,370 | 60 | |
| 4 | Pensacola | $69,920 | 60 | |
| 5 | North Port | $69,440 | 160 | |
| 6 | Naples | $66,060 | 80 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $64,270 | 720 | |
| 8 | Miami | $63,330 | — | |
| 9 | Orlando | $63,210 | 440 | |
| 10 | Ocala | $62,860 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $64,390 buys what $62,273 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,273US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,390 a year, 11.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,880 to $128,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 32nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $73,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fundraisers in Florida?
The median annual wage is $64,390, or $30.96 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 Florida is 11.2% 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 Florida earns more than $128,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,880 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 Cape Coral, at $73,100 per year.
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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