Fundraisers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $71,930 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.58
10th percentile $41,460
90th percentile $123,450
Employed locally 230
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,460
    25th
    $56,410
    50th (median)
    $71,930
    75th
    $97,330
    90th
    $123,450

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 79% Median Fundraisers salary is 21% 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
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,920
    Corvallis, OR $67,800
    Richmond, VA $66,950

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,850
    Project Management Specialists $96,930
    Management Analysts $92,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,200
    Human Resources Specialists $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Charlottesville, VA is $34.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.46 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 8.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $41,460 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,410.