Fundraisers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $77,900 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.45
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $125,260
Employed locally 2,320
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $59,530
    50th (median)
    $77,900
    75th
    $96,550
    90th
    $125,260

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 69% Median Fundraisers salary is 31% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Washington $73,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,920
    Yakima, WA $72,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $71,670

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $101,420
    Project Management Specialists $125,390
    Accountants and Auditors $99,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $102,390
    Management Analysts $129,900
    Human Resources Specialists $88,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Seattle, WA is $37.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.76 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Seattle, WA is 17.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,530.