Fundraisers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $66,930 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.18
10th percentile $46,920
90th percentile $103,130
Employed locally 1,780
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,920
    25th
    $52,890
    50th (median)
    $66,930
    75th
    $86,980
    90th
    $103,130

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 78% Median Fundraisers salary is 22% 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
    Columbus, GA-AL $65,590
    Gainesville, GA $64,600
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $64,260
    Michigan $63,990
    Savannah, GA $63,310
    Logan, UT-ID $63,090

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,900
    Accountants and Auditors $82,340
    Management Analysts $101,220
    Project Management Specialists $102,760
    Human Resources Specialists $69,700
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Atlanta, GA is $32.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.77 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $46,920 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,890.