Fundraisers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $70,720 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.00
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $101,600
Employed locally 80
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $54,030
    50th (median)
    $70,720
    75th
    $82,210
    90th
    $101,600

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 87% Median Fundraisers salary is 13% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,900
    Washington $73,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,920
    Yakima, WA $72,810

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Compliance Officers $101,870
    Project Management Specialists $102,350
    Human Resources Specialists $75,860
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Bellingham, WA is $34.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.73 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Bellingham, WA is 6.4% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,030.