Fundraisers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $64,000 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.77
10th percentile $39,150
90th percentile $104,690
Employed locally 460
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,150
    25th
    $52,910
    50th (median)
    $64,000
    75th
    $81,090
    90th
    $104,690

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 74% Median Fundraisers salary is 26% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,670
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $74,150
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $71,670
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $70,320
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,620
    Duluth, MN-WI $68,050

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$80,490
    Project Management Specialists$92,170
    Management Analysts$97,680
    Human Resources Specialists$75,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Madison, WI is $30.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.59 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Madison, WI is 3.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $39,150 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,910.