Fundraisers Salary in New Jersey

Fundraisers in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $87,890 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($68,450), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fundraisers average at $83,810 and the median at $77,170 for 1,950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,200.

Fundraisers average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$87,890
Atlantic City$68,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$87,890	$83,830	$64,390	$67,252	103
Atlantic City	$68,450	$68,920	$49,520	$54,750	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fundraisers salary in other states

Fundraisers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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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