Fundraisers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $56,510 -15% vs national
Median hourly $27.17
10th percentile $42,150
90th percentile $83,300
Employed locally 350
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,150
    25th
    $46,700
    50th (median)
    $56,510
    75th
    $67,600
    90th
    $83,300

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 81% Median Fundraisers salary is 19% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Salinas, CA $84,080
    California $80,810
    Salisbury, MD $79,570
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $77,070

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,390
    Human Resources Specialists $65,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,270
    Loan Officers $61,240
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $83,460
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Birmingham, AL is $27.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.17 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Birmingham, AL is 15% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $42,150 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,700.