Fundraisers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $68,160 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.77
10th percentile $51,850
90th percentile $105,200
Employed locally 410
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,850
    25th
    $52,940
    50th (median)
    $68,160
    75th
    $88,620
    90th
    $105,200

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 79% Median Fundraisers salary is 21% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,040
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $74,150
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,600
    Connecticut $71,850
    District of Columbia $70,860
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,440

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $87,210
    Project Management Specialists $104,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,260
    Human Resources Specialists $78,910
    Management Analysts $91,420
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $83,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in New Haven, CT is $32.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.97 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in New Haven, CT is 2.5% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $51,850 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,940.