Fundraisers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $66,020 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.74
10th percentile $45,390
90th percentile $104,300
Employed locally 730
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,390
    25th
    $54,330
    50th (median)
    $66,020
    75th
    $86,440
    90th
    $104,300

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 86% Median Fundraisers salary is 14% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,760
    Project Management Specialists $96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,430
    Human Resources Specialists $67,180
    Management Analysts $105,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Milwaukee, WI is $31.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.27 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 0.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $45,390 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,330.