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Fundraisers vs. Accountants and Auditors: Who Earns More?

Accountants and Auditorss out-earn Fundraiserss by $11K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Fundraiserss land at $72,550 and Accountants and Auditorss at $83,680. The education gap is real: fundraiser programs typically require bachelor's degree, while accountants and auditor programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Fundraiserss is District of Columbia ($80,840); for Accountants and Auditorss it's District of Columbia ($111,530).

Fundraisers
Accountants and Auditors
Median salary
$72,550
$83,680
Hourly rate
$34.88/hr
$40.23/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$46,630
$56,020
Senior level (90th %)
$115,820
$144,090
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
111,040
1,449,500
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
4.6%
Category
Business & Finance
Business & Finance
Top-paying state
District of Columbia
District of Columbia

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Fundraisers median pay.

State
Fundraisers
Accountants and Auditors
District of Columbia
$80,840
$111,530
New York
$80,540
$102,640
Maryland
$79,780
$89,370
California
$79,710
$97,050
Massachusetts
$79,060
$99,460
Washington
$79,000
$96,550
Connecticut
$77,730
$97,550
New Jersey
$77,170
$100,830
Rhode Island
$75,410
$95,820
Colorado
$74,440
$97,030
Virginia
$72,610
$93,290
Delaware
$71,250
$95,020
New Hampshire
$66,260
$83,470
Oregon
$64,080
$85,800
Alaska
$62,750
$83,460

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Fundraiserss or Accountants and Auditorss?

Accountants and Auditorss earn more nationally. The median is $72,550 for Fundraiserss versus $83,680 for Accountants and Auditorss, a difference of $11K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Fundraisers or Accountants and Auditors?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Fundraisers or Accountants and Auditors?

Fundraisers typically requires bachelor's degree. Accountants and Auditors requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Fundraiserss get paid the most?

District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Fundraiserss at $80,840/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Fundraisers vs. Accountants and Auditors pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Fundraiserss earn $80,840 vs. $111,530 for Accountants and Auditorss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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