Fundraisers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $58,320 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.04
10th percentile $38,980
90th percentile $109,840
Employed locally 1,010
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,980
    25th
    $47,480
    50th (median)
    $58,320
    75th
    $77,510
    90th
    $109,840

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 72% Median Fundraisers salary is 28% 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
    Midland, TX $66,800
    Waco, TX $63,020
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,430
    Lubbock, TX $59,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,830
    College Station-Bryan, TX $58,150

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $97,990
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Houston, TX is $28.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.32 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Houston, TX is 12.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $38,980 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,480.