Fundraisers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $77,860 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.43
10th percentile $52,680
90th percentile $131,620
Employed locally 140
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,680
    25th
    $62,880
    50th (median)
    $77,860
    75th
    $99,750
    90th
    $131,620

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 81% Median Fundraisers salary is 19% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,000
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $71,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,320
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $63,070

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $86,410
    Accountants and Auditors $97,670
    Management Analysts $99,380
    Compliance Officers $82,760
    Project Management Specialists $110,500
    Human Resources Specialists $77,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Trenton, NJ is $37.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.66 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Trenton, NJ is 17.1% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $52,680 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,880.