Fundraisers
SOC 13-1131 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Fundraisers is $64,160, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $70,760, and an estimated 101,730 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +7.6% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -8.6% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 4.3% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Fundraisers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,160 | $64,160 | 101,730 |
| 2022 | $61,190 | $63,709 | 94,630 |
| 2021 | $60,660 | $68,211 | 82,080 |
| 2020 | $59,610 | $70,180 | 82,140 |
Nominal change
+7.6%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-8.6%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+4.3%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
134,400
Projected 2034
140,200
Annual Openings
10,200
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Fundraisers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $64,160. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $101,030 | +57.5% | — |
| District of Columbia | $78,150 | +21.8% | 2,410 |
| New York | $77,570 | +20.9% | 12,560 |
| Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $76,830 | +19.7% | 40 |
| California | $75,680 | +18% | 10,050 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $75,350 | +17.4% | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $73,800 | +15% | 5,000 |
| New Jersey | $73,160 | +14% | 1,550 |
| West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $72,540 | +13.1% | 210 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $72,330 | +12.7% | 130 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$39,440
25th Pct
$49,560
Median
$64,160
75th Pct
$83,120
90th Pct
$106,700
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillel Council of New England | MA | 1 | $61,983 |
| University of Utah | UT | 1 | $66,000 |
| 3Sixty Fundraising, LLC | NY | 1 | $73,644 |
| Salzburg Global Seminar Inc. | DC | 1 | $54,086 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | WI | 1 | $66,300 |
| Williams College | MA | 1 | $95,000 |
| The Drug Policy Alliance | NY | 1 | $69,775 |
| SIP Logistics Inc. | IL | 1 | $60,500 |
| Heart of Missouri United Way Inc. | MO | 1 | $50,232 |
| The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation | NY | 1 | $77,250 |
| Trees , Water & People | CO | 1 | $61,215 |
| Globalization Partners US, Inc | NY | 1 | $85,000 |
| Taylor University | IN | 1 | $41,558 |
| Soka University of America | CA | 1 | $84,138 |
| West Virginia University | FL | 1 | $87,250 |
| Grameen Foundation USA | DC | 1 | $56,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | ME | 1 | $57,148 |
| The Acton Institute | MI | 1 | $52,500 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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