Fundraisers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,140 or more. The middle half of fundraisers in Duluth earn between $58,720 and $83,940.
- $45K10th
- $59K25th
- $65KMedian
- $84K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,950 | $5,912 | $34.11 |
| Median | $64,990 | $5,416 | $31.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,720 | $4,893 | $28.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,940 | $6,995 | $40.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fundraisers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Fundraisers in Duluth earn 12% less than the Minnesota average ($81,020) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($77,200). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $72,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $70,950 | $64,990 | $45,440 | $99,140 | 100 |
| Minnesota | $81,020 | $76,910 | $51,130 | $108,980 | 3,190 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $70,950, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $55,442 a year, or $4,620 a month and $2,132 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $56,040 | $4,670 |
| Working in MN | $55,442 | $4,620 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for fundraisers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $70,950 buys what about $79,927 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Fundraisers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 5th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($83,650).
- Minneapolis$83,650
- Rochester$78,540
- St. Cloud$72,910
- Mankato$72,210
- Duluth$70,950
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 Duluth: questions
How much do fundraisers make an hour in Duluth?
$34.11 an hour on average, and $31.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fundraisers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fundraisers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $55,442 a year ($4,620 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,950. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do fundraisers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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