Fundraisers Salary by State
The national median pay for fundraisers is $72,550 a year. By state, it ranges from $50,190 in Arkansas to $80,840 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,630
- 25th percentile
- $57,480
- Median
- $72,550
- 75th percentile
- $92,180
- Top 10%
- $115,820
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 111,040 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $80,840 | +11% | $59,150 | $141,910 | 2,350 |
| 2 | New York | $80,540 | +11% | $53,670 | $132,510 | 11,600 |
| 3 | Maryland | $79,780 | +10% | $55,040 | $107,190 | 2,010 |
| 4 | California | $79,710 | +10% | $50,340 | $131,720 | 12,860 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $79,060 | +9% | $51,580 | $128,260 | 6,160 |
| 6 | Washington | $79,000 | +9% | $51,110 | $120,060 | 3,870 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $77,730 | +7% | $52,780 | $121,850 | 1,350 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $77,170 | +6% | $51,490 | $129,990 | 1,950 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $76,910 | +6% | $51,130 | $108,980 | 3,190 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $76,040 | +5% | $52,000 | $119,550 | 340 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $75,410 | +4% | $51,580 | $108,860 | 1,000 |
| 12 | Colorado | $74,440 | +3% | $50,320 | $113,720 | 2,470 |
| 13 | Virginia | $72,610 | 0% | $46,810 | $122,140 | 4,010 |
| 14 | Vermont | $72,530 | 0% | $51,100 | $102,550 | 510 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $72,030 | −1% | $33,930 | $107,180 | 330 |
| 16 | Georgia | $72,010 | −1% | $48,160 | $104,460 | 2,690 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $71,310 | −2% | $46,200 | $98,790 | 90 |
| 18 | Delaware | $71,250 | −2% | $46,100 | $105,060 | 320 |
| 19 | Nevada | $68,530 | −6% | $46,630 | $93,870 | 310 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $68,270 | −6% | $42,220 | $106,590 | 1,030 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $68,030 | −6% | $46,090 | $102,100 | 770 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $66,800 | −8% | $53,940 | $119,210 | 80 |
| 23 | Maine | $66,790 | −8% | $48,890 | $101,160 | 930 |
| 24 | Illinois | $66,440 | −8% | $43,580 | $107,820 | 4,470 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $66,260 | −9% | $47,860 | $109,900 | 810 |
| 26 | Indiana | $66,250 | −9% | $46,070 | $100,230 | 2,080 |
| 27 | Michigan | $66,130 | −9% | $43,620 | $106,100 | 3,170 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $66,100 | −9% | $45,280 | $104,600 | 3,700 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $65,880 | −9% | $43,870 | $100,750 | 2,130 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $65,440 | −10% | $44,510 | $95,890 | 330 |
| 31 | Kansas | $64,820 | −11% | $43,230 | $103,680 | 1,100 |
| 32 | Florida | $64,390 | −11% | $40,880 | $128,100 | Not published |
| 33 | Arizona | $64,180 | −12% | $40,790 | $97,830 | 1,580 |
| 34 | Ohio | $64,080 | −12% | $43,980 | $104,220 | 3,460 |
| 35 | Oregon | $64,080 | −12% | $48,150 | $100,890 | 2,090 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $63,950 | −12% | $44,990 | $102,910 | 950 |
| 37 | Iowa | $63,930 | −12% | $46,340 | $104,040 | 1,230 |
| 38 | Missouri | $63,860 | −12% | $44,290 | $100,090 | 1,670 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $63,750 | −12% | $45,940 | $93,180 | 440 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $63,730 | −12% | $45,110 | $98,870 | 6,180 |
| 41 | Alaska | $62,750 | −14% | $52,000 | $93,860 | 290 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $62,720 | −14% | $46,590 | $104,610 | 1,200 |
| 43 | Utah | $61,820 | −15% | $38,810 | $99,490 | 920 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $61,370 | −15% | $40,500 | $96,690 | 1,930 |
| 45 | Montana | $61,280 | −16% | $42,310 | $93,630 | 700 |
| 46 | Idaho | $61,150 | −16% | $45,600 | $105,370 | 380 |
| 47 | Texas | $60,320 | −17% | $39,730 | $95,770 | 4,020 |
| 48 | Alabama | $60,120 | −17% | $38,440 | $84,740 | 1,120 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $57,610 | −21% | $40,340 | $115,010 | 230 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $54,760 | −25% | $37,250 | $75,590 | 260 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $50,190 | −31% | $30,800 | $74,620 | 360 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Fundraisers salary questions
Which state pays fundraisers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $80,840 a year (+11% vs. the national median of $72,550). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays fundraisers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $50,190 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most fundraisers work?
California has the most jobs, about 12,860, with a median of $79,710.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.