Fundraisers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $78,370 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.68
10th percentile $49,440
90th percentile $106,690
Employed locally 70
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,440
    25th
    $63,640
    50th (median)
    $78,370
    75th
    $96,040
    90th
    $106,690

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 87% Median Fundraisers salary is 13% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $81,770
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,670
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $70,550
    Fargo, ND-MN $69,930
    Duluth, MN-WI $68,050
    St. Cloud, MN $66,790

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $81,610
    Management Analysts $105,530
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,810
    Human Resources Specialists $83,130
    Project Management Specialists $103,520
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Rochester, MN is $37.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.15 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Rochester, MN is 17.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $49,440 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,640.