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How much does a fundraiser make in Boston?

$80,340a year

Median yearly pay for fundraisers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $38.63 an hour or $6,695 a month.

Hourly
$38.63
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
16 of 275
Jobs in the area
4,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,700Median: $80,340Highest 10%: $131,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$53,700$25.82
25th$61,960$29.79
Median$80,340$38.63
75th$103,400$49.72
90th$131,400$63.16

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for fundraisers.

Amherst Town, MA$82,340
Barnstable Town, MA$78,890
Pittsfield, MA$78,640
Providence, RI$75,410
Springfield, MA$64,320
Worcester, MA$59,420
Fundraiser salary in Massachusetts Fundraiser salary in all states

Related jobs in Boston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Management Analyst$135,600
Financial Risk Specialist$132,600
Personal Financial Advisor$126,500
Labor Relations Specialist$118,500
Financial and Investment Analyst$117,500
Project Management Specialist$115,000
Insurance Underwriter$106,200
Financial Examiner$105,200
Compliance Officer$103,900
Loan Officer$103,400
Salaries for every job in Boston, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a fundraiser make an hour in Boston?

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $38.63 ($80,340 a year).

Do fundraisers make more in Boston than the national average?

Yes: $80,340 against $72,550 nationally, 11% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $79,060, so Boston pays 2% more.

Where does Boston rank for fundraiser pay?

16 of 275 metro areas with data.

How much does a fundraiser make starting out in Boston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $53,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,400 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.