Fundraisers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $72,600 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.91
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $117,530
Employed locally 310
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $60,740
    50th (median)
    $72,600
    75th
    $81,810
    90th
    $117,530

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 78% Median Fundraisers salary is 22% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,040
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $74,150
    Connecticut $71,850
    District of Columbia $70,860
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,440
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $70,400

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $88,090
    Management Analysts $102,940
    Human Resources Specialists $76,670
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,720
    Project Management Specialists $104,600
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $84,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Hartford, CT is $34.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.33 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Hartford, CT is 9.2% above 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,740.