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SOC 13-1131·Business & Financial OperationsOpportunity job
Fundraisers
Median wage
$78,913
10-yr outlook
+20.1%by 2032
Openings / year
1,396
Workers in NY
11,380
How pay grows with experience
Fundraisers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $54,138 |
| Median (typical) | $78,913 |
| Experienced | $98,747 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Fundraisers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $80,984 |
| Long Island | $80,229 |
| Hudson Valley | $78,475 |
| Capital Region | $69,208 |
| Southern Tier | $68,275 |
| Mohawk Valley | $68,019 |
| Central New York | $66,082 |
| Finger Lakes | $65,706 |
| Western New York | $64,933 |
| North Country | $64,366 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Business & Financial Operations) and pay more than a Fundraisers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate$79,127 median (+$215) · +9.8% by 2032
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80,504 median (+$1,592) · +2.3% by 2032
- Human Resources Specialists$82,643 median (+$3,731) · +12.8% by 2032
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$82,984 median (+$4,071) · +18.3% by 2032
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83,475 median (+$4,562) · +15.0% by 2032
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,662 median (+$4,749) · +4.8% by 2032
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