Fundraisers Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $55,810 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.83
10th percentile $34,450
90th percentile $79,610
Employed locally 30
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,450
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $55,810
    75th
    $76,850
    90th
    $79,610

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 89% Median Fundraisers salary is 11% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,010
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $74,150
    Jacksonville, FL $72,280
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $72,150
    Charlottesville, VA $71,930

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $101,950
    Accountants and Auditors $78,240
    Training and Development Specialists $35,680
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $67,490
    Human Resources Specialists $62,820
    Logisticians $78,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Decatur, IL is $26.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.27 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Decatur, IL is 16.1% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $34,450 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.