Fundraisers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $72,940 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.07
10th percentile $53,410
90th percentile $119,630
Employed locally 330
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,410
    25th
    $66,440
    50th (median)
    $72,940
    75th
    $99,160
    90th
    $119,630

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 71% Median Fundraisers salary is 29% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Chico, CA $84,430
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $77,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,900
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,560
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,990

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $95,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,570
    Project Management Specialists $125,960
    Accountants and Auditors $94,450
    Human Resources Specialists $85,200
    Management Analysts $106,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Boulder, CO is $35.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.33 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Boulder, CO is 9.7% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $53,410 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,440.