Fundraisers Salary
Fundraisers in Oregon make a median of $64,080 a year, or about $30.81 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $101K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.44), that's roughly $62,554 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,555/month, about 37.2% of take-home, which is tight.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Oregon. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $64K get you in Oregon?
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What this looks like in Oregon
Pay for fundraisers in Oregon runs about 12% below the U.S. median of $73K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,555/month, which is 38.6% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 102.44) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for fundraiserss.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon
Entry-level fundraisers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $101K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Fundraisers salary by metro in Oregon
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $71K | +11% | 1,370 |
| Bend | $64K | +0% | 120 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $63K | -2% | 180 |
| Corvallis | $61K | -5% | 50 |
| Salem | $60K | -6% | 130 |
| Medford | $60K | -7% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a fundraiser afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oregon?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $64K, rent takes 38.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,555/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for fundraisers in Oregon?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new fundraisers typically earn — is $48K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,889/month. At HUD’s $1,555/month FMR, rent would take 54% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is fundraiser a high-paying job in Oregon?
Local pay runs 12% below the national median — $64K here vs. $73K nationally.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for fundraisers?
Oregon pays $64K median vs. the U.S. average of $73K — that’s -12%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.44), the purchasing-power equivalent is $63K — below the national median.
How much do fundraisers make in Oregon?
The median is $64,080 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,150, and experienced fundraisers can clear $100,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in Oregon?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,032/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/month, which eats 38.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a fundraisers salary go in Oregon?
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 102.44 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fundraisers salary is worth about $62,554 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.