Fundraisers Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $64,510 -3% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $106,480
Employed locally 600
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $51,210
    50th (median)
    $64,510
    75th
    $81,760
    90th
    $106,480

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Ithaca, NY $77,900
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $71,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,440
    Binghamton, NY $67,490

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,390
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,620
    Human Resources Specialists $73,370
    Management Analysts $89,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Rochester, NY is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.46 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Rochester, NY is 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,210.