Fundraisers Salary in Massachusetts

Fundraisers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $86,910 a year) and the least in Worcester ($69,810), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fundraisers average at $84,270 and the median at $79,060 for 6,160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,200.

Fundraisers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$86,910
Barnstable$81,720
Amherst$81,170
Pittsfield$79,540
Springfield$74,020
Worcester$69,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$86,910	$80,340	$61,960	$65,946	108
Barnstable	$81,720	$78,890	$57,910	$62,554	98
Amherst	$81,170	$82,340	$56,710	$62,195	100
Pittsfield	$79,540	$78,640	$55,760	$61,129	95
Springfield	$74,020	$64,320	$53,750	$57,522	96
Worcester	$69,810	$59,420	$50,120	$54,771	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fundraisers salary in other states

Fundraisers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1131.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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