DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 322 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 105,930 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Fundraisers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYU Langone Health System | $68,000 | 11 | +2.3% |
| 2 | PROJECT AKILAH, INC. | N/A | 5 | N/A |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $68,765 | +32.2% | 15 | 13 |
| New York, NY | $60,000 | +15.4% | 75 | 60 |
| Boston, MA | $48,500 | -6.7% | 11 | 9 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $68,183 | -8.2% | 18 |
| Florida | $60,320 | -3.6% | 5 |
| Illinois | $60,000 | -5.3% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $60,000 | -4.8% | 1 |
| New Jersey | $60,000 | -19.2% | 1 |
| Indiana | $59,105 | -10.1% | 2 |
| New York | $58,500 | -24.5% | 88 |
| Ohio | $58,000 | -6.7% | 1 |
| District of Columbia | $56,742 | -19.9% | 7 |
| Michigan | $55,750 | -12.9% | 2 |
| California | $55,000 | -31.9% | 25 |
| Colorado | $52,926 | -27.8% | 2 |
| Oregon | $50,375 | -18.4% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $47,754 | -35.8% | 18 |
| Texas | $46,700 | -19.9% | 8 |
| Utah | $45,000 | -25.8% | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,000 | -27.8% | 3 |
| Minnesota | $43,430 | -42.9% | 3 |
| Virginia | $42,203 | -37% | 6 |
| Washington | $39,500 | -46.5% | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $38,043 | -39.9% | 3 |
| Wisconsin | $34,237 | -46.5% | 3 |
| Arizona | $32,406 | -47.7% | 1 |
| Kentucky | $31,387 | -48.3% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Fundraisers positions, 72% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 17% required a Master's degree, and 11% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health System | Not specified | $68,000 |
| PROJECT AKILAH, INC. | Not specified | N/A |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Fundraisers is Other Services at $55,625. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Health Care and Social Assistance at $52,975.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 322 DOL filings, the median salary for a Fundraisers is $52,000, ranging from $42,203 to $67,600.
The 90th percentile salary is $106,960 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $68,765.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Fundraisers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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