Fundraisers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $70,440 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.87
10th percentile $45,470
90th percentile $113,530
Employed locally 480
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,470
    25th
    $58,130
    50th (median)
    $70,440
    75th
    $86,370
    90th
    $113,530

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 82% Median Fundraisers salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fundraisers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    Napa, CA $90,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Merced, CA $84,570

    Nearby metros — Fundraisers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Ithaca, NY $77,900
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,770
    Binghamton, NY $67,490
    Utica-Rome, NY $66,370

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Management Analysts $81,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,370
    Human Resources Specialists $75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Albany, NY is $33.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.03 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Albany, NY is 5.9% above the national median of $66,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fundraisers in Albany?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $45,470 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,130.