Fundraisers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $65,710 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.59
10th percentile $43,910
90th percentile $101,660
Employed locally 220
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,910
    25th
    $52,010
    50th (median)
    $65,710
    75th
    $82,360
    90th
    $101,660

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 80% Median Fundraisers salary is 20% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,440
    Tuscaloosa, AL $69,690
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,620
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $64,730
    Wisconsin $64,000

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,190
    Project Management Specialists$94,280
    Accountants and Auditors$78,230
    Human Resources Specialists$68,070
    Management Analysts$97,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Charleston, SC is $31.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.44 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Charleston, SC is 1.2% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $43,910 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,010.