Fundraisers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $60,470 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $99,860
Employed locally 40
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $60,470
    75th
    $76,060
    90th
    $99,860

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 80% Median Fundraisers salary is 20% 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 Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,560
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,870
    California $80,810
    Ames, IA $76,380
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,560
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,990

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,600
    Human Resources Specialists $61,570
    Logisticians $93,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,210
    Project Management Specialists $99,330
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $59,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Dubuque, IA is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.01 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Dubuque, IA is 9.1% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.