Fundraisers Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $61,630 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $93,350
Employed locally 80
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $46,820
    50th (median)
    $61,630
    75th
    $75,700
    90th
    $93,350

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 80% Median Fundraisers salary is 20% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,670
    Minnesota $76,020
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,640
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $68,570
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $67,660
    Midland, TX $66,800

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $69,330
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,840
    Human Resources Specialists $62,700
    Project Management Specialists $81,730
    Training and Development Specialists $59,690
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Traverse City, MI is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.47 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Traverse City, MI is 7.3% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,820.