Fundraisers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $64,260 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.90
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $64,260
Employed locally 140
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $49,770
    50th (median)
    $64,260
    75th
    $64,260
    90th
    $64,260

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 102% Median Fundraisers salary is 2% above 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $66,930
    Columbus, GA-AL $65,590
    Gainesville, GA $64,600
    Michigan $63,990
    Savannah, GA $63,310
    Logan, UT-ID $63,090

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Athens, GA is $30.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.06 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Athens, GA is 3.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,770.