Fundraisers Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $65,750 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.61
10th percentile $38,550
90th percentile $99,650
Employed locally 1,030
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,550
    25th
    $50,650
    50th (median)
    $65,750
    75th
    $79,760
    90th
    $99,650

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 88% Median Fundraisers salary is 12% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,670
    Minnesota $76,020
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,640
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $68,570
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $67,660
    Midland, TX $66,800

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,320
    Project Management Specialists $104,960
    Human Resources Specialists $73,350
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,780
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,770
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $78,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Detroit, MI is $31.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.58 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Detroit, MI is 1.1% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $38,550 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,650.