Fundraisers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $57,050 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $39,260
90th percentile $85,150
Employed locally 140
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,260
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $57,050
    75th
    $72,880
    90th
    $85,150

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 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
    Napa, CA $90,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,670
    Lexington Park, MD $77,970
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,360
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $69,760
    State College, PA $66,750

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,530
    Human Resources Specialists $60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,820
    Project Management Specialists $88,600
    Training and Development Specialists $58,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Scranton, PA is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Scranton, PA is 14.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $39,260 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.