Fundraisers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $61,420 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.53
10th percentile $44,860
90th percentile $88,600
Employed locally 180
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,860
    25th
    $50,250
    50th (median)
    $61,420
    75th
    $75,590
    90th
    $88,600

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 89% Median Fundraisers salary is 11% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,860
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $71,700
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $69,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $67,500
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $65,720

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,940
    Human Resources Specialists $66,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,320
    Project Management Specialists $87,290
    Training and Development Specialists $50,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Asheville, NC is $29.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.33 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Asheville, NC is 7.6% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $44,860 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,250.