Fundraisers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $62,490 -6% vs national
Median hourly $30.04
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $85,580
Employed locally 100
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $62,490
    75th
    $70,620
    90th
    $85,580

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 102% Median Fundraisers salary is 2% above 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
    Napa, CA $90,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,670
    Lexington Park, MD $77,970
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,360
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $69,760
    State College, PA $66,750

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,840
    Human Resources Specialists $60,280
    Project Management Specialists $95,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Erie, PA is $30.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.59 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Erie, PA is 6% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.