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Fundraiser Salary in the Industry of Performing Arts Companies

The salary statistics and trend of fundraisers in the industry of performing arts companies are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare fundraiser salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$31,720
25th Percentile Wage
$40,090
50th Percentile Wage
$50,530
75th Percentile Wage
$68,230
90th Percentile Wage
$85,660

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for fundraisers in the industry of performing arts companies. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) fundraisers is $85,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent fundraisers is $31,720.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of fundraisers in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$50,530
2.47% 17.65%
2016
$49,280
3.49% -
2015
$47,560
4.58% -
2014
$45,380
12.74% -
2013
$39,600
-5.08% -
2012
$41,610
- -

Table 3. Compare Fundraiser Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of fundraisers in eleven industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of fundraisers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
$54,110
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$52,240
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$52,240
Spectator Sports
$51,140
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$51,040
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
$50,970
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$50,850
Performing Arts Companies
$50,530
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$49,740
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$46,110
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$45,740

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