Fundraisers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $57,000 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $37,180
90th percentile $92,280
Employed locally 100
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,180
    25th
    $44,810
    50th (median)
    $57,000
    75th
    $76,410
    90th
    $92,280

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 85% Median Fundraisers salary is 15% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,770
    Human Resources Specialists $65,530
    Project Management Specialists $82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Roanoke, VA is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.38 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $37,180 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,810.