How much does a fundraiser make in Columbus?
$66,950a year
Median yearly pay for fundraisers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $32.19 an hour or $5,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.19
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 275
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,690Median: $66,950Highest 10%: $122,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 25th | $55,520 | $26.69 | |
| Median | $66,950 | $32.19 | |
| 75th | $92,220 | $44.34 | |
| 90th | $122,400 | $58.82 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for fundraisers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $66,360 |
| Akron, OH | $63,560 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,440 |
| Dayton, OH | $63,020 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,440 |
| Youngstown, OH | $59,790 |
| Canton, OH | $57,050 |
| Huntington, WV | $53,190 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $100,400 |
| Project Management Specialist | $98,660 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $97,920 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $96,100 |
| Budget Analyst | $93,780 |
| Management Analyst | $90,010 |
| Financial Specialist | $83,160 |
| Loan Officer | $82,160 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $82,030 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $81,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fundraiser make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $32.19 ($66,950 a year).
Do fundraisers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $66,950 against $72,550 nationally, 8% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $64,080, so Columbus pays 4% more.
Where does Columbus rank for fundraiser pay?
115 of 275 metro areas with data.
How much does a fundraiser make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,400 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.