Fundraisers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $69,100 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.22
10th percentile $48,440
90th percentile $99,480
Employed locally 320
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,440
    25th
    $57,650
    50th (median)
    $69,100
    75th
    $80,100
    90th
    $99,480

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 78% Median Fundraisers salary is 22% 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
    Merced, CA $84,570
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,470
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,010
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $77,180
    Ames, IA $76,380
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,560

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,600
    Accountants and Auditors $82,580
    Human Resources Specialists $69,620
    Project Management Specialists $87,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,300
    Management Analysts $84,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Portland, ME is $33.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.94 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Portland, ME is 3.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $48,440 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,650.