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Fundraiser

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Home › Business and Financial Operations › Fundraiser › West Virginia
Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, West Virginia
$57,500 / year
≈ $4,800 per month · $27.64 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for West Virginia · median $56,500
25th percentile
$45,500Average
$57,50075th percentile
$67,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Fundraiser salary by state
Alabama$63,500
Alaska$69,500
Arizona$72,000
Arkansas$54,500
California$89,500
Colorado$82,500
Connecticut$84,500
Delaware$77,500
District of Columbia$93,500
Florida$81,000
Georgia$77,500
Hawaii$69,500
Idaho$71,500
Illinois$74,000
Indiana$73,500
Iowa$74,000
Kansas$72,500
Kentucky$73,500
Louisiana$73,500
Maine$74,000
Maryland$86,000
Massachusetts$87,000
Michigan$72,500
Minnesota$84,000
Mississippi$70,500
Missouri$71,500
Montana$66,500
Nebraska$76,500
Nevada$73,000
New Hampshire$77,000
New Jersey$86,500
New Mexico$71,000
New York$90,500
North Carolina$75,000
North Dakota$84,500
Ohio$73,500
Oklahoma$72,500
Oregon$73,500
Pennsylvania$73,000
Rhode Island$82,000
South Carolina$74,000
South Dakota$78,000
Tennessee$68,000
Texas$66,500
Utah$70,000
Vermont$78,500
Virginia$80,500
Washington$85,500
West Virginia$57,500
Wisconsin$72,500
Wyoming$78,000
About this role

Fundraiser is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Fundraisers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

  • Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
  • Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
  • Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
  • Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
  • Create or update donor databases.

Top skills: Speaking Writing Reading Comprehension Persuasion Active Listening Negotiation

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Fundraiser pay by experience level
Entry level$48,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$59,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$75,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$95,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$120,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
10,200
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Fundraiser salary by industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

35,150 workers

$82,500

Educational Services

28,960 workers

$83,500

Educational Services, Privately Owned

19,690 workers

$82,000

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

18,420 workers

$86,000

Grantmaking and Giving Services

17,990 workers

$86,000

Social Assistance

13,540 workers

$70,500

Social Advocacy Organizations

8,860 workers

$80,000

Educational Services, State Government Owned

7,490 workers

$87,000

Individual and Family Services

7,110 workers

$70,500

Elementary and Secondary Schools

5,420 workers

$79,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Fundraiser pays 15% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations
Property Appraisers and Assessors$78,500
Training and Development Specialists$78,000
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$81,500
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500
Human Resources Specialist$85,000
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,500
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$73,000
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500
Cost Estimator$88,500
Loan Officer$91,000
Careers related to Fundraiser
Fundraising Manager$145,000
Public Relations Specialist$87,000
Advertising and Promotions Managers$159,500
Social and Community Service Managers$92,000
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$69,000
Personal Financial Advisor$162,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Fundraiser make?

The average base salary for a Fundraiser in the United States is $80,000 per year, or about $38.46 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $59,500 and $95,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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