Fundraisers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $66,950 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.19
10th percentile $41,290
90th percentile $109,320
Employed locally 620
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,290
    25th
    $51,780
    50th (median)
    $66,950
    75th
    $88,370
    90th
    $109,320

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 79% Median Fundraisers salary is 21% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,920
    Charlottesville, VA $71,930
    Corvallis, OR $67,800

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Richmond, VA is $32.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.40 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Richmond, VA is 0.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $41,290 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,780.