Fundraisers Salary
Fundraisers in Boulder, CO make a median of $80,230 a year, or about $38.57 an hour. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $132K for experienced workers.
So what does $80K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for fundraisers in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $79K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $67K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $71K | , |
| Greeley | $67K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level fundraisers (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $132K or more, a $80K spread from bottom to top.
Fundraisers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $81K | +11% | 2,350 |
| New York | $81K | +11% | 11,600 |
| Maryland | $80K | +10% | 2,010 |
| California | $80K | +10% | 12,860 |
| Massachusetts | $79K | +9% | 6,160 |
| Washington | $79K | +9% | 3,870 |
| Connecticut | $78K | +7% | 1,350 |
| New Jersey | $77K | +6% | 1,950 |
| Minnesota | $77K | +6% | 3,190 |
| North Dakota | $76K | +5% | 340 |
| Rhode Island | $75K | +4% | 1,000 |
| Colorado | $74K | +3% | 2,470 |
| Virginia | $73K | +0% | 4,010 |
| Vermont | $73K | -0% | 510 |
| Louisiana | $72K | -1% | 330 |
| Georgia | $72K | -1% | 2,690 |
| Wyoming | $71K | -2% | 90 |
| Delaware | $71K | -2% | 320 |
| Nevada | $69K | -6% | 310 |
| Kentucky | $68K | -6% | 1,030 |
| Nebraska | $68K | -6% | 770 |
| South Dakota | $67K | -8% | 80 |
| Maine | $67K | -8% | 930 |
| Illinois | $66K | -8% | 4,470 |
| New Hampshire | $66K | -9% | 810 |
| Indiana | $66K | -9% | 2,080 |
| Michigan | $66K | -9% | 3,170 |
| North Carolina | $66K | -9% | 3,700 |
| Wisconsin | $66K | -9% | 2,130 |
| New Mexico | $65K | -10% | 330 |
| Kansas | $65K | -11% | 1,100 |
| Florida | $64K | -11% | N/A |
| Arizona | $64K | -12% | 1,580 |
| Ohio | $64K | -12% | 3,460 |
| Oregon | $64K | -12% | 2,090 |
| Oklahoma | $64K | -12% | 950 |
| Iowa | $64K | -12% | 1,230 |
| Missouri | $64K | -12% | 1,670 |
| Hawaii | $64K | -12% | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $64K | -12% | 6,180 |
| Alaska | $63K | -14% | 290 |
| South Carolina | $63K | -14% | 1,200 |
| Utah | $62K | -15% | 920 |
| Tennessee | $61K | -15% | 1,930 |
| Montana | $61K | -16% | 700 |
| Idaho | $61K | -16% | 380 |
| Texas | $60K | -17% | 4,020 |
| Alabama | $60K | -17% | 1,120 |
| Mississippi | $58K | -21% | 230 |
| West Virginia | $55K | -25% | 260 |
| Arkansas | $50K | -31% | 360 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for fundraisers in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new fundraisers typically earn — is $52K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,120/month.
Is fundraiser a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $80K here vs. $73K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for fundraisers?
Boulder pays $80K median vs. the U.S. average of $73K — that’s +11%.
How much do fundraisers make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $80,230 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,000, and experienced fundraisers can clear $131,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $80K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,108/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a fundraisers salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fundraisers salary is worth about $80,230 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do fundraisers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.