Fundraisers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $61,050 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $40,450
90th percentile $89,990
Employed locally 370
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,450
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $76,820
    90th
    $89,990

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 76% Median Fundraisers salary is 24% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,030
    Human Resources Specialists $63,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,510
    Project Management Specialists $85,550
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Grand Rapids, MI is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.14 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 8.2% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $40,450 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.