Fundraisers Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $59,830 -10% vs national
Median hourly $28.77
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $88,250
Employed locally 80
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $59,830
    75th
    $75,090
    90th
    $88,250

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 90% Median Fundraisers salary is 10% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,010
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $74,150
    Jacksonville, FL $72,280
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $72,150
    Charlottesville, VA $71,930

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,050
    Human Resources Specialists $62,830
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,670
    Project Management Specialists $78,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Rockford, IL is $28.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.84 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Rockford, IL is 10% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.