Fundraisers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $52,140 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.07
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $65,290
Employed locally 60
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $43,050
    50th (median)
    $52,140
    75th
    $61,190
    90th
    $65,290

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 90% Median Fundraisers salary is 10% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,920
    Winchester, VA-WV $60,560
    Morgantown, WV $54,860
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,970
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $44,500

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,720
    Accountants and Auditors $67,600
    Human Resources Specialists $56,820
    Compliance Officers $63,270
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $64,170
    Project Management Specialists $89,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Charleston, WV is $25.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.38 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Charleston, WV is 21.6% 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 $39,560 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,050.