Donor Services Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Donor Services Associate make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Donor Services Associate in the United States is $60,703 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Donor Services Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,729
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,655 to $71,185
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,328
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Donor Services Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,185 $5,932 $1,369 $34
Average $60,703 $5,059 $1,167 $29
25th Percentile $52,655 $4,388 $1,013 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Donor Services Associate Salaries

A Donor Services Associate'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 Donor Services Associate 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 Donor Services Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $67,210.
  • California: $66,955.
  • Massachusetts: $66,063.

Top Paying Cities for Donor Services Associates

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: $76,564
  • San Francisco: $75,726
  • Oakland: $74,130

What Skills Can Increase a Donor Services Associate'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 Donor Services Associate'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
$70,415
16%
Pediatric
$68,594
13%
Data Management
$68,594
13%
Data Collection
$67,987
12%
Clinical Trial
$67,987
12%
HIPAA
$66,773
10%
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Donor Services Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Donor Services Associate'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 June 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Donor Services Associate

Salaries for a Donor Services Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,506 in 2023 to around $55,726 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Donor Services Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Donor Services Associate Over Time

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2023
$56,506
2024
$56,345
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$55,726
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2023 $56,506
2024 $56,345
2025 $55,726
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