Fundraisers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,550 or more. The middle half of fundraisers in Fargo earn between $58,000 and $104,290.
- $50K10th
- $58K25th
- $80KMedian
- $104K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,560 | $6,880 | $39.69 |
| Median | $80,480 | $6,707 | $38.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,000 | $4,833 | $27.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,290 | $8,691 | $50.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Fundraisers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Fundraisers in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($81,800) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($77,200). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $72,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $82,560 | $80,480 | $50,320 | $119,550 | 150 |
| North Dakota | $81,800 | $76,040 | $52,000 | $119,550 | 340 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $82,560, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $66,582 a year, or $5,548 a month and $2,561 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $66,582 | $5,548 |
| Working in MN | $62,820 | $5,235 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for fundraisers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $82,560 buys what about $90,854 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Fundraisers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 3rd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($83,050).
- Bismarck$83,050
- Grand Forks$82,940
- Fargo$82,560
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 Fargo: questions
How much do fundraisers make an hour in Fargo?
$39.69 an hour on average, and $38.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level fundraisers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the fundraisers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $66,582 a year ($5,548 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,560.
Do fundraisers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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