Fundraisers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $77,900 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.45
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $104,130
Employed locally 150
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,230
    25th
    $57,230
    50th (median)
    $77,900
    75th
    $85,660
    90th
    $104,130

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 107% Median Fundraisers salary is 7% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,440
    Binghamton, NY $67,490
    Utica-Rome, NY $66,370

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,540
    Project Management Specialists $92,810
    Human Resources Specialists $74,210
    Training and Development Specialists $62,670
    Management Analysts $79,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Ithaca, NY is $37.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.87 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Ithaca, NY is 17.2% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $46,230 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,230.