Fundraisers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $63,440 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.50
10th percentile $42,280
90th percentile $100,550
Employed locally 340
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,280
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $63,440
    75th
    $81,280
    90th
    $100,550

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 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
    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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,640
    Management Analysts $78,820
    Human Resources Specialists $64,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,810
    Project Management Specialists $97,360
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Harrisburg, PA is $30.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 4.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $42,280 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.