Fundraisers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $63,550 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $99,530
Employed locally 240
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $46,950
    50th (median)
    $63,550
    75th
    $79,220
    90th
    $99,530

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 91% Median Fundraisers salary is 9% 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
    Columbus, OH $66,460
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,650
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,010
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $62,400
    Ohio $62,190

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,170
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $90,170
    Accountants and Auditors $78,710
    Project Management Specialists $101,180
    Human Resources Specialists $64,740
    Management Analysts $100,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Dayton, OH is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.12 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Dayton, OH is 4.4% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,950.