Fundraisers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $56,440 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.13
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $89,530
Employed locally 90
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $56,440
    75th
    $73,370
    90th
    $89,530

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 67% Median Fundraisers salary is 33% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,670
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $74,150
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $71,670
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $70,320
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,620
    Duluth, MN-WI $68,050

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,430
    Project Management Specialists $94,300
    Human Resources Specialists $65,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,830
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,590
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Appleton, WI is $27.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.70 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Appleton, WI is 15.1% below 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.