Fundraisers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $79,040 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.00
10th percentile $55,790
90th percentile $127,510
Employed locally 310
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,790
    25th
    $63,150
    50th (median)
    $79,040
    75th
    $100,310
    90th
    $127,510

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $74,150
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,600
    Connecticut $71,850
    District of Columbia $70,860
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,440
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $70,400

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $98,080
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,210
    Human Resources Specialists $82,960
    Management Analysts $119,560
    Project Management Specialists $105,550
    Personal Financial Advisors $130,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Bridgeport, CT is $38.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.48 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 18.9% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $55,790 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,150.