Fundraisers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $66,460 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $31.95
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $101,930
Employed locally 640
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $52,830
    50th (median)
    $66,460
    75th
    $82,840
    90th
    $101,930

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 83% Median Fundraisers salary is 17% 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
    Cleveland, OH $66,550
    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 Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,810
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,910
    Management Analysts $80,740
    Human Resources Specialists $71,420
    Project Management Specialists $100,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Columbus, OH is $31.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.82 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Columbus, OH is 0% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,830.