Fundraisers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $74,990 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $51,520
90th percentile $105,130
Employed locally 1,340
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,520
    25th
    $60,820
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $92,620
    90th
    $105,130

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 73% Median Fundraisers salary is 27% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Chico, CA $84,430
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $77,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,900
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,560
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $74,610

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,200
    Accountants and Auditors $95,680
    Project Management Specialists $109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,670
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $104,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Denver, CO is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.31 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Denver, CO is 12.8% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $51,520 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,820.