Fundraisers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $61,490 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.56
10th percentile $35,580
90th percentile $96,610
Employed locally 1,110
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,580
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $61,490
    75th
    $75,710
    90th
    $96,610

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 83% Median Fundraisers salary is 17% 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
    Napa, CA $90,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,670
    Lexington Park, MD $77,970
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,360
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $69,760
    State College, PA $66,750

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,550
    Project Management Specialists$96,070
    Human Resources Specialists$63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,400
    Management Analysts$89,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Pittsburgh, PA is $29.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.95 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 7.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $35,580 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.