Fundraisers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $57,780 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.78
10th percentile $41,330
90th percentile $77,270
Employed locally 60
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,330
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $57,780
    75th
    $69,780
    90th
    $77,270

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 96% Median Fundraisers salary is 4% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,860
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $71,700
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $69,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $67,500
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $65,720

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480
    Human Resources Specialists $61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160
    Training and Development Specialists $50,060
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Hickory, NC is $27.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.13 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Hickory, NC is 13.1% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $41,330 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.