Fundraisers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $64,810 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.16
10th percentile $47,460
90th percentile $118,790
Employed locally 1,100
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,460
    25th
    $56,560
    50th (median)
    $64,810
    75th
    $83,060
    90th
    $118,790

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 69% Median Fundraisers salary is 31% 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
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,470
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $81,770
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,870
    California $80,810
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,040
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $102,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,620
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $87,950
    Human Resources Specialists $77,860
    Management Analysts $105,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Portland, OR-WA is $31.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.93 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $47,460 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,560.