Fundraisers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $60,430 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $42,370
90th percentile $106,960
Employed locally 590
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,370
    25th
    $49,010
    50th (median)
    $60,430
    75th
    $77,170
    90th
    $106,960

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 62% Median Fundraisers salary is 38% 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
    Midland, TX $66,800
    Waco, TX $63,020
    Lubbock, TX $59,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,830
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,320
    College Station-Bryan, TX $58,150

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $99,350
    Accountants and Auditors $81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,640
    Human Resources Specialists $74,510
    Management Analysts $102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Austin, TX is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.73 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Austin, TX is 9.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $42,370 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,010.