Fundraisers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for fundraisers is $72,550, or $34.88 per hour. About 111,040 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $80,840 in District of Columbia to $50,190 in Arkansas.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 51 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $80,840 | $38.87 | 2,350 | 4.69 |
| 2 | New York | $80,540 | $38.72 | 11,600 | 1.68 |
| 3 | Maryland | $79,780 | $38.36 | 2,010 | 1.02 |
| 4 | California | $79,710 | $38.32 | 12,860 | 0.99 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $79,060 | $38.01 | 6,160 | 2.37 |
| 6 | Washington | $79,000 | $37.98 | 3,870 | 1.53 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $77,730 | $37.37 | 1,350 | 1.12 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $77,170 | $37.10 | 1,950 | 0.64 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $76,910 | $36.98 | 3,190 | 1.51 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $76,040 | $36.56 | 340 | 1.09 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $75,410 | $36.25 | 1,000 | 2.78 |
| 12 | Colorado | $74,440 | $35.79 | 2,470 | 1.20 |
| 13 | Virginia | $72,610 | $34.91 | 4,010 | 1.37 |
| 14 | Vermont | $72,530 | $34.87 | 510 | 2.35 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $72,030 | $34.63 | 330 | 0.24 |
| 16 | Georgia | $72,010 | $34.62 | 2,690 | 0.77 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $71,310 | $34.28 | 90 | 0.43 |
| 18 | Delaware | $71,250 | $34.26 | 320 | 0.91 |
| 19 | Nevada | $68,530 | $32.95 | 310 | 0.28 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $68,270 | $32.82 | 1,030 | 0.72 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $68,030 | $32.71 | 770 | 1.06 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $66,800 | $32.11 | 80 | 0.25 |
| 23 | Maine | $66,790 | $32.11 | 930 | 2.03 |
| 24 | Illinois | $66,440 | $31.94 | 4,470 | 1.03 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $66,260 | $31.86 | 810 | 1.66 |
| 26 | Indiana | $66,250 | $31.85 | 2,080 | 0.91 |
| 27 | Michigan | $66,130 | $31.79 | 3,170 | 1.01 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $66,100 | $31.78 | 3,700 | 1.05 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $65,880 | $31.67 | 2,130 | 1.01 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $65,440 | $31.46 | 330 | 0.52 |
| 31 | Kansas | $64,820 | $31.16 | 1,100 | 1.07 |
| 32 | Florida | $64,390 | $30.96 | — | — |
| 33 | Arizona | $64,180 | $30.85 | 1,580 | 0.68 |
| 34 | Oregon | $64,080 | $30.81 | 2,090 | 1.49 |
| 35 | Ohio | $64,080 | $30.81 | 3,460 | 0.87 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $63,950 | $30.74 | 950 | 0.78 |
| 37 | Iowa | $63,930 | $30.74 | 1,230 | 1.11 |
| 38 | Missouri | $63,860 | $30.70 | 1,670 | 0.80 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $63,750 | $30.65 | 440 | 0.98 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $63,730 | $30.64 | 6,180 | 1.43 |
| 41 | Alaska | $62,750 | $30.17 | 290 | 1.25 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $62,720 | $30.16 | 1,200 | 0.73 |
| 43 | Utah | $61,820 | $29.72 | 920 | 0.74 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $61,370 | $29.51 | 1,930 | 0.83 |
| 45 | Montana | $61,280 | $29.46 | 700 | 1.92 |
| 46 | Idaho | $61,150 | $29.40 | 380 | 0.62 |
| 47 | Texas | $60,320 | $29.00 | 4,020 | 0.40 |
| 48 | Alabama | $60,120 | $28.90 | 1,120 | 0.74 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $57,610 | $27.70 | 230 | 0.27 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $54,760 | $26.33 | 260 | 0.52 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $50,190 | $24.13 | 360 | 0.39 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do fundraisers make?
The median annual wage for fundraisers in the United States is $72,550, or $34.88 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $46,630, and the top 10% earn $115,820.
How many fundraisers are employed in the U.S.?
About 111,040 people work as fundraisers nationwide.
Which state pays fundraisers the most?
District of Columbia pays the most at a median of $80,840, followed by New York ($80,540) and Maryland ($79,780).
Which state pays fundraisers the least?
Arkansas has the lowest median at $50,190.
Where are fundraisers jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is District of Columbia at 4.69×.