Donor Relations Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Donor Relations Assistant make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Donor Relations Assistant in the United States is $61,812 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,200
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,620 to $72,484
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,162
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Donor Relations Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,484 $6,040 $1,394 $35
Average $61,812 $5,151 $1,189 $30
25th Percentile $53,620 $4,468 $1,031 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Donor Relations Assistant Salaries

A Donor Relations Assistant'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 Relations Assistant 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 Relations Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,438.
  • California: $68,179.
  • Massachusetts: $67,270.

Top Paying Cities for Donor Relations Assistants

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: $77,963
  • San Francisco: $77,197
  • Oakland: $75,485

What Skills Can Increase a Donor Relations Assistant'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 Relations Assistant'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
$71,702
16%
Pediatric
$69,847
13%
Data Management
$69,847
13%
Data Collection
$69,229
12%
Clinical Trial
$69,229
12%
HIPAA
$67,993
10%
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Donor Relations Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Donor Relations Assistant'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Donor Relations Assistant

Salaries for a Donor Relations Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,539 in 2023 to around $56,745 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Donor Relations Assistant salary trends, .

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