Fundraisers pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,510 or more. The middle half of fundraisers in Muskegon earn between $47,510 and $76,930.
- $45K10th
- $48K25th
- $61KMedian
- $77K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,380 | $5,365 | $30.95 |
| Median | $60,940 | $5,078 | $29.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,510 | $3,959 | $22.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,930 | $6,411 | $36.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fundraisers pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Fundraisers in Muskegon earn 8% less than the Michigan average ($70,250) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($77,200). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $72,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $64,380 | $60,940 | $45,070 | $87,510 | 30 |
| Michigan | $70,250 | $66,130 | $43,620 | $106,100 | 3,170 |
| United States | $77,200 | $72,550 | $46,630 | $115,820 | 111,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Fundraisers salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $64,380, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $50,834 a year, or $4,236 a month and $1,955 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for fundraisers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $64,380 buys what about $69,586 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Fundraisers salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 11th of 12 Michigan metro areas for this job; Lansing pays the most ($80,070).
- Lansing$80,070
- Ann Arbor$75,630
- Detroit$71,850
- Kalamazoo$70,690
- Grand Rapids$66,820
- Flint$66,780
- Jackson$65,880
- Traverse City$65,790
- Niles$64,900
- Muskegon$64,380
Highest-paying cities for fundraisers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,150).
- San Jose, CA$103,150
- Santa Maria, CA$91,500
- San Francisco, CA$91,430
- New Haven, CT$91,060
- New York, NY$90,420
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Fundraisers salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do fundraisers make an hour in Muskegon?
$30.95 an hour on average, and $29.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fundraisers salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fundraisers take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $50,834 a year ($4,236 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,380. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do fundraisers earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,200).
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; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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