Fundraisers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $68,490 +3% vs national
Median hourly $32.93
10th percentile $41,360
90th percentile $106,820
Employed locally 100
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,360
    25th
    $55,430
    50th (median)
    $68,490
    75th
    $83,350
    90th
    $106,820

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 73% Median Fundraisers salary is 27% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $77,900
    Washington $73,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,920
    Yakima, WA $72,810

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Human Resources Specialists $84,180
    Accountants and Auditors $90,140
    Compliance Officers $82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts $67,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Olympia, WA is $32.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.00 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Olympia, WA is 3% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $41,360 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,430.