Fundraisers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $62,930 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.26
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $111,190
Employed locally 470
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $49,370
    50th (median)
    $62,930
    75th
    $80,540
    90th
    $111,190

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 89% Median Fundraisers salary is 11% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Ithaca, NY $77,900
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,440
    Binghamton, NY $67,490

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,240
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $70,640
    Management Analysts $84,020
    Compliance Officers $82,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Buffalo, NY is $30.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.99 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Buffalo, NY is 5.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,370.