Fundraisers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $64,760 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.14
10th percentile $46,730
90th percentile $104,200
Employed locally 560
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,730
    25th
    $54,790
    50th (median)
    $64,760
    75th
    $82,150
    90th
    $104,200

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 67% Median Fundraisers salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,860
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $71,700
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $69,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $67,500
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $65,720

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,400
    Accountants and Auditors $80,650
    Project Management Specialists $101,520
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,600
    Human Resources Specialists $72,240
    Management Analysts $84,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Raleigh, NC is $31.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.28 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Raleigh, NC is 2.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $46,730 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,790.