Fundraisers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $73,290 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.24
10th percentile $45,710
90th percentile $106,060
Employed locally 180
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,710
    25th
    $54,450
    50th (median)
    $73,290
    75th
    $84,540
    90th
    $106,060

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 104% Median Fundraisers salary is 4% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,650
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,770
    Kentucky $60,680
    Bowling Green, KY $60,610
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $58,390
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $57,370

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,960
    Project Management Specialists $82,630
    Human Resources Specialists $65,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Lexington, KY is $35.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.80 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Lexington, KY is 10.2% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $45,710 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,450.