Fundraisers Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $59,260 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $83,390
Employed locally 50
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $59,260
    75th
    $75,500
    90th
    $83,390

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 79% Median Fundraisers salary is 21% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,590
    Accountants and Auditors $83,970
    Human Resources Specialists $72,100
    Management Analysts $92,120
    Project Management Specialists $86,280
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Springfield, IL is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.92 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Springfield, IL is 10.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.