Donation Attendant Salary in the United States

How much does a Donation Attendant make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Donation Attendant in the United States is $63,906 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Donation Attendant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,987
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,433 to $74,941
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,718
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Donation Attendant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,941 $6,245 $1,441 $36
Average $63,906 $5,326 $1,229 $31
25th Percentile $55,433 $4,619 $1,066 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Donation Attendant Salaries

A Donation Attendant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Donation Attendant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Donation Attendants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $70,757.
  • California: $70,489.
  • Massachusetts: $69,549.

Top Paying Cities for Donation Attendants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $80,605
  • San Francisco: $79,722
  • Oakland: $78,042

What Skills Can Increase a Donation Attendant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 4.46% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Clinical Trial (Mentioned in 4.11% Job Postings): Clinical trials are prospective biomedical or behavioral research studies on human participants designed to answer specific questions about biomedical or behavioral interventions, including new treatments.
  • Phlebotomy (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Phlebotomy is the process of making a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 4.46%
Clinical Trial 4.11%
Phlebotomy 1.37%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Donation Attendant's salary.
  • Clinical Research: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Data Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Research
$74,131
16%
Pediatric
$72,214
13%
Data Management
$72,214
13%
Data Collection
$71,575
12%
Clinical Trial
$71,575
12%
HIPAA
$70,297
10%
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Donation Attendant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Donation Attendant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Donation Attendant positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Donation Attendant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Donation Attendant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$76,688$37.020%

Donation Attendant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Donation Attendant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Donation Attendant

Salaries for a Donation Attendant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,489 in 2023 to around $58,667 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Donation Attendant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Donation Attendant Over Time

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2023
$59,489
2024
$59,319
2025
$58,667
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2023 $59,489
2024 $59,319
2025 $58,667
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