Fundraisers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $66,550 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $44,520
90th percentile $99,890
Employed locally 690
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,520
    25th
    $49,740
    50th (median)
    $66,550
    75th
    $81,400
    90th
    $99,890

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 97% Median Fundraisers salary is 3% 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
    Columbus, OH $66,460
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,650
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,010
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $63,550
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $62,400
    Ohio $62,190

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,360
    Project Management Specialists $93,880
    Human Resources Specialists $64,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,770
    Management Analysts $80,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Cleveland, OH is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.83 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $44,520 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,740.