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Grant Writing as a Career: Southwest Salary Trends 2021

This post explores four-year trends in median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers in cities in the Southwest during 2017-2020. It is one of a series. Other posts cover each of the other regions in the United States of America.

Trends 

Research for this post uncovered two contrary trends: (1) self-reported median salaries of on-staff Grant Writers in selected cities in the Southwest rose over the four years in question; (2) the cities’ percentages of the US median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers fell over the same four years. Both trends had no exceptions. 

Comparisons

In 2017, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $62,131 in Albuquerque, NM, to $74,704in Los Angeles, CA; five of nine cities had medians above the national median of $66,521.

In 2020, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $66,994, again in Albuquerque, NM, to $80,209, again in Los Angeles, CA; only three of nine cities had medians above the national median of $73,120. 

 Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA$66,521 $67,439 $68,629 $73,120 
Phoenix, AZ$65,923 $67,439 $68,629 $70,603 
Los Angeles, CA$74,704 $76,974 $78,332 $80,209 
Denver, CO$67,253 $68,828 $70,043 $72,057 
Honolulu, HI$69,382 $70,959 $72,210 $74,288 
Las Vegas, NV$69,315 $70,782 $72,030 $73,853 
Albuquerque, NM$62,131 $63,567 $64,689 $66,994 
Oklahoma City, OK$63,195 $64,541 $65,679 $67,569 
Houston, TX$67,320 $69,761 $70,992 $73,034 
Salt Lake City, UT$63,062 $64,552 $65,690 $67,712 

In 2017, for selected cities in the Southwest, the percentages of the national median annual salary for on-staff Grant Writers ranged from 93.4% in Albuquerque, NM, to 112.3% in Los Angeles, CA. 

In 2020, the same measures ranged from 91.6%, again in Albuquerque, NM, to 109.7%, again in Los Angeles, CA. All nine cities saw declines in their percentages of the national median, which ranged from -1.3% in Houston, TX, to -3.2% in Las Vegas, NV.

 % US Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Phoenix, AZ99.1%100.0%100.0%96.6%
Los Angeles, CA112.3%114.1%114.1%109.7%
Denver, CO101.1%102.1%102.1%98.5%
Honolulu, HI104.3%105.2%105.2%101.6%
Las Vegas, NV104.2%105.0%105.0%101.0%
Albuquerque, NM93.4%94.3%94.3%91.6%
Oklahoma City, OK95.0%95.7%95.7%92.4%
Houston, TX101.2%103.4%103.4%99.9%
Salt Lake City, UT94.8%95.7%95.7%92.6%

Median Salaries by Selected Cities

In Phoenix, AZ, median salaries were $65,923 in 2017 and $70,603 in 2020, a net change of +$4,680 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 99.1% of the US median; in 2020, they were 96.6% of the US median, a net change of -2.5%.

In Los Angeles, CA, median salaries were $74,704 in 2017 and $80,209 in 2020, a net change of +$5,505 or +7.4%. In 2017, the median salaries were 112.3% of the US median; in 2020, they were 109.7% of the US median, a net change of -2.6%.

In Denver, CO, median salaries were $67,253 in 2017 and $72,057 in 2020, a net change of +$4,804 or +7.1%.In 2017, the median salaries were 101.1% of the US median; in 2020, they were 98.5% of the US median, a net change of -2.6%.

In Honolulu, HI, median salaries were $69,382 in 2017 and $74,288 in 2020, a net change of +$4,906 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 104.3% of the US median; in 2020, they were 101.6% of the US median, a net change of -2.7%.

In Las Vegas, NV, median salaries were $69,315 in 2017 and $73,853 in 2020, a net change of +$4,538 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 104.2% of the US median; in 2020, they were 101.0% of the US median, a net change of -3.2%.

In Albuquerque, NM, median salaries were $62,131 in 2017 and $66,994 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,863 or +7.8%. In 2017, the median salaries were 93.4% of the US median; in 2020, they were 91.6% of the US median, a net change of -1.8%.

In Oklahoma City, OK, median salaries were $63,195 in 2017 and $67,569 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,374 or +6.9%. In 2017, the median salaries were 95.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 92.4% of the US median, a net change of -2.6%.

In Houston, TX, median salaries were $67,320 in 2017 and $73,034 in 2020, a net change of  +$5,714 or +8.5%. In 2017, the median salaries were 101.2% of the US median; in 2020, they were 99.9% of the US median, a net change of -1.3%.

In Salt Lake City, UT, median salaries were $63,062 in 2017 and $67,712 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,650 or +7.4%. In 2017, the median salaries were 94.8% of the US median; in 2020, they were 92.6% of the US median, a net change of -2.2%.

Notes

Median annual salaries were self-reported; selected cities, which were only one per state, varied greatly in size.

Each median salary was a midpoint in a data set for a given city as of a given time; by definition, half of the salaries were above the midpoint, and half were below it. Salaries did not include fringe benefits, and they have not been adjusted for inflation or for differences in cost of living from city to city or year to year. 

Grant Writing as a Career: Southeast Salary Trends 2021

This post looks at four-year trends in median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers in cities in the Southeast during 2017-2020. It is one of a series. Other posts cover each of the other regions in the United States of America.

Trends 

Research for this post uncovered two contrary trends: (1) self-reported median salaries of on-staff Grant Writers in selected cities in the Southeast rose over the four years in question; (2) the cities’ percentages of the US median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers fell over the same four years. Both trends had no exceptions. 

Comparisons

In 2017, “median annual salaries” for selected cities in the Southeast ranged from$59,204inJackson, MS, to $66,721 in Richmond, VA; one of ten cities had medians above the national median of $66,521.

In 2020, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $63,723, again in Jackson, MS, to $71,410, again in Richmond, VA; zero of ten cities had medians above the national median of $73,120. 

 Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA$66,521 $67,439 $68,629 $73,120 
Birmingham, AL$63,129 $64,030 $65,159 $67,462 
Little Rock, AR$61,532 $63,256 $64,372 $66,223 
Jacksonville, FL$63,861 $65,306 $66,458 $67,248 
Atlanta, GA$65,524 $67,031 $68,214 $70,481 
New Orleans, LA$66,056 $67,565 $68,757 $70,735 
Jackson, MS$59,204 $60,566 $61,634 $63,723 
Charlotte, NC$65,191 $66,670 $67,846 $69,797 
Charleston, SC$62,796 $64,237 $65,370 $67,664 
Nashville, TN$61,665 $63,071 $64,183 $66,075 
Richmond, VA$66,721 $68,230 $69,434 $71,410 

In 2017, for selected cities in the Southeast, the percentages of the national median annual salary for on-staff Grant Writers ranged from 89.0% in Jackson, MS, to 100.3% in Richmond, VA. 

In 2020, the same measures ranged from 87.1%, again in Jackson, MS, to 97.7%, again in Richmond, VA. All ten cities saw declines in their percentages of the national median, which ranged from -1.9% in Little Rock, AR, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, MS, and Charleston, SC to -4.0% in Jacksonville, FL.

 % US Median Salaries2017291820192020
USA100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Birmingham, AL94.9%94.9%94.9%92.3%
Little Rock, AR92.5%93.8%93.8%90.6%
Jacksonville, FL96.0%96.8%96.8%92.0%
Atlanta, GA98.5%99.4%99.4%96.4%
New Orleans, LA99.3%100.2%100.2%96.7%
Jackson, MS89.0%89.8%89.8%87.1%
Charlotte, NC98.0%98.9%98.9%95.5%
Charleston, SC94.4%95.3%95.3%92.5%
Nashville, TN92.7%93.5%93.5%90.4%
Richmond, VA100.3%101.2%101.2%97.7%

Median Salaries by Selected Cities

In Birmingham, AL, median salaries were $63,129 in 2017 and $67,462 in 2020, a net change of +$4,333 or +6.9%. In 2017, the median salaries were 94.9% of the US median; in 2020, they were 92.3% of the US median, a net change of -2.6%.

In Little Rock, AR, median salaries were $61,532 in 2017 and $66,223 in 2020, a net change of +$4,691 or +7.6%. In 2017, the median salaries were 92.5% of the US median; in 2020, they were 90.6% of the US median, a net change of -1.9%.

In Jacksonville, FL, median salaries were $63,861 in 2017 and $67,248 in 2020, a net change of +$3,387 or +6.3%. In 2017, the median salaries were 96.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 92.0% of the US median, a net change of -4.0%.

In Atlanta, GA, median salaries were $65,524 in 2017 and $70,481 in 2020, a net change of +$4,957 or +7.6%. In 2017, the median salaries were 98.5% of the US median; in 2020, they were 96.4% of the US median, a net change of -1.9%.

In New Orleans, LA, median salaries were $66,056 in 2017 and $70,735 in 2020, a net change of +$5,679 or +8.6% . In 2017, the median salaries were 99.3% of the US median; in 2020, they were 96.7% of the US median, a net change of -2.6%.

In Jackson, MS, median salaries were $59,204 in 2017 and $63,723 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,519 or +7.6%. In 2017, the median salaries were 89.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 87.1% of the US median, a net change of -1.9%.

In Charlotte, NC, median salaries were $65,191 in 2017 and $69,797 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,606 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 98.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 95.5% of the US median, a net change of -2.5%.

In Charleston, SC, median salaries were $62,796 in 2017 and $67,664 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,868 or +7.8% .In 2017, the median salaries were 94.4% of the US median; in 2020, they were 92.5% of the US median, a net change of -1.9%.

In Nashville, TN, median salaries were $61,665 in 2017 and $66,075 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,410 or +7.2%. In 2017, the median salaries were 92.7% of the US median; in 2020, they were 90.4% of the US median, a net change of -2.3%.

In Richmond, VA, median salaries were $66,721 in 2017 and $71,410 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,689 or +7.0% .In 2017, the median salaries were 100.3% of the US median; in 2020, they were 97.7% of the US median, a net change of -2.6%.

Notes

Median annual salaries were self-reported; selected cities, which were only one per state, varied greatly in size.

Each median salary was a midpoint in a data set for a given city as of a given time; by definition, half of the salaries were above the midpoint, and half were below it. Salaries did not include fringe benefits, and they have not been adjusted for inflation or for differences in cost of living from city to city or year to year. 

Grant Writing as a Career: Northwest Salary Trends 2021

This post explores four-year trends in median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers in cities in the Northwest during 2017-2020. It is one of a series. Other posts cover each of the other regions in the United States of America.

Trends 

Research for this post uncovered two contrary trends: (1) self-reported median salaries of on-staff Grant Writers in selected cities in the Northwest rose over the four years in question; (2) the cities’ percentages of the US median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers fell over the same four years. Both trends had no exceptions. 

Comparisons

In 2017, “median annual salaries” for selected cities in the Northwest ranged from $57,674 in Great Falls, MT, to $75,568 in Anchorage, AK; three of six cities had medians above the national median of $66,521. 

In 2020, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $61,776, again in Great Falls, MT, to $79,318, again in Anchorage, AK; again three of six cities had medians above the national median of $73,120. 

 Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA$66,521 $67,439 $68,629 $73,120 
Anchorage, AK$75,568 $76,595 $77,947 $79,318 
Boise, ID$63,129 $64,575 $65,714 $67,604 
Great Falls, MT$57,674 $59,008 $60,048 $61,776 
Portland, OR$69,847 $71,136 $72,391 $74,473 
Seattle, WA$72,774 $74,685 $76,002 $77,950 
Casper, WY$61,865 $63,404 $64,523 $66,379 

In 2017, for selected cities in the Northwest, the percentages of the national median annual salary for on-staff Grant Writers ranged from 86.7% in Great Falls, MT, to 113.6% in Anchorage, AK. 

In 2020, the same measures ranged from 84.5%, again in Great Falls, MT, to 108.5%, again in Anchorage, AK. All six cities saw declines in their percentages of the national median, which ranged from -2.2% in Great Falls, MT and Casper, WY to -5.1% in Anchorage, AK.

 % US Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Anchorage, AK113.6%113.6%113.6%108.5%
Boise, ID94.9%95.8%95.8%92.5%
Great Falls, MT86.7%87.5%87.5%84.5%
Portland, OR105.0%105.5%105.5%101.9%
Seattle, WA109.4%110.7%110.7%106.6%
Casper, WY93.0%94.0%94.0%90.8%

Median Salaries by Selected Cities

In Anchorage, AK, median salaries were $75,568 in 2017 and $79,318 in 2020, a net change of +$3,750 or +5.0%. In 2017, the median salaries were 113.6% of the US median; in 2020, they were 108.5% of the US median, a net change of -5.1%.

In Boise, ID, median salaries were $63,129 in 2017 and $67,604 in 2020, a net change of +$4,475 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 94.9% of the US median; in 2020, they were 92.5% of the US median, a net change of -2.4%.

In Great Falls, MT, median salaries were $57,674 in 2017 and $61,776 in 2020, a net change of +$4,102 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 86.7% of the US median; in 2020, they were 84.5% of the US median, a net change of -2.2%.

In Portland, OR, median salaries were $69,847 in 2017 and $74,473 in 2020, a net change of +$4,626 or +6.6%. In 2017, the median salaries were 105.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 101.9% of the US median, a net change of -3.1%.

In Seattle, WA, median salaries were $72,774 in 2017 and $77,950 in 2020, a net change of +$5,176 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 109.4% of the US median; in 2020, they were 106.6% of the US median, a net change of -2.8%.

In Casper, WY, median salaries were $61,865 in 2017 and $66,379 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,514 or +7.3%. In 2017, the median salaries were 93.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 90.8% of the US median, a net change of -2.2%.

Notes

Median annual salaries were self-reported; selected cities, which were only one per state, varied greatly in size.

Each median salary was a midpoint in a data set for a given city as of a given time; by definition, half of the salaries were above the midpoint, and half were below it. Salaries did not include fringe benefits, and they have not been adjusted for inflation or for differences in cost of living from city to city or year to year. 

Grant Writing as a Career: Great Plains Salary Trends 2021

This post explores four-year trends in median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers in cities in the Great Plains during 2017-2020. It is one of a series. Other posts cover each of the other regions in the United States of America. 

Trends 

Research for this post uncovered two contrary trends: (1) self-reported median salaries of on-staff Grant Writers in selected cities in the Great Plains rose over the four years in question; (2) the cities’ percentages of the US median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers fell over the same four years. Both trends had no exceptions.

 

Comparisons

In 2017, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $54,880 in Pierre, SD, to $70,978 in Minneapolis, MN; one of seven cities had medians above the national median of $66,521.

In 2020, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $59,139, again in Pierre, SD, to $75,777, again in Minneapolis, MN; only one of seven cities again had medians above the national median of $73,120. 

Median Salaries 2017201820192020
USA$66,521 $67,439 $68,629 $73,120 
Kansas City, KS$65,457 $66,898 $68,078 $69,948 
Minneapolis, MN$70,978 $72,483 $73,762 $75,777 
St. Louis, MO$65,391 $67,011 $68,193 $71,252 
Lincoln, NE$62,530 $63,915 $65,042 $67,040 
Bismarck, ND$62,064 $63,438 $64,557 $66,414 
Pierre, SD$54,880 $56,489 $57,486 $59,139 
Milwaukee, WI$66,189 $67,474 $68,664 $70,518 

In 2017, for selected cities in the Great Plains, the percentages of the national median annual salary for on-staff Grant Writers ranged from 82.5% in Pierre, SD, to 106.7% in Minneapolis, MN. 

In 2020, the same measures ranged from 80.9%, again in Pierre, SD, to 103.6%, again in Minneapolis, MN. All seven cities experienced declines in their percentages of the national median, which ranged from -0.9% in St. Louis, MO to -3.1% in Minneapolis, MN.

 % US Median Salaries2017201820182020
USA100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Kansas City, KS98.4%99.2%99.2%95.7%
Minneapolis, MN106.7%107.5%107.5%103.6%
St. Louis, MO98.3%99.4%99.4%97.4%
Lincoln, NE94.0%94.8%94.8%91.7%
Bismarck, ND93.3%94.1%94.1%90.8%
Pierre, SD82.5%83.8%83.8%80.9%
Milwaukee, WI99.5%100.1%100.1%96.4%

Median Salaries by Selected Cities

In Kansas City, KS, median salaries were $65,457 in 2017 and $69,948 in 2020, a net change of +$4,491 or +6.9%. In 2017, the median salaries were 98.4% of the US median; in 2020, they were 95.7% of the US median, a net change of -2.7%.

In Minneapolis, MN, median salaries were $70,978 in 2017 and $75,777 in 2020, a net change of +$4,799 or +6.8%. In 2017, the median salaries were 106.7% of the US median; in 2020, they were 103.6% of the US median, a net change of -3.1%.

In St. Louis, MO, median salaries were $65,391 in 2017 and $71,252 in 2020, a net change of +$5,861 or +9.0%. In 2017, the median salaries were 98.3% of the US median; in 2020, they were 97.4% of the US median, a net change of –0.9%.

In Lincoln, NE, median salaries were $62,530 in 2017 and $67,040 in 2020, a net change of +$4,510 or +7.2%. In 2017, the median salaries were 94.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 91.7% of the US median, a net change of -2.3%.

In Bismarck, ND, median salaries were $62,064 in 2017 and $66,414 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,350 or +7.0%. In 2017, the median salaries were 93.3% of the US median; in 2020, they were 90.8% of the US median, a net change of -2.5%.

In Pierre, SD, median salaries were $54,880 in 2017 and $59,139 in 2020, a net change of +$4,259 or +7.8% .In 2017, the median salaries were 82.5% of the US median; in 2020, they were 80.9% of the US median, a net change of -1.6%.

In Milwaukee, WI, median salaries were $66,189 in 2017 and $70,518 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,329 or +6.5%. In 2017, the median salaries were 99.5% of the US median; in 2020, they were 96.4% of the US median, a net change of -2.9%.

Notes

Median annual salaries were self-reported, and that the selected cities, which were only one per state plus Washington, DC, varied greatly in size.

Each median salary was a midpoint in a data set for a given city as of a given time; by definition, half of the salaries were above the midpoint, and half were below it. Salaries did not include fringe benefits, and they have not been adjusted for inflation or for differences in cost of living from city to city or year to year. 

Grant Writing as a Career: Midwest Salary Trends 2021

This post explores four-year trends in median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers in cities in the Midwest during 2017-2020. It is one of a series. Other posts cover each of the other regions in the United States of America.

Trends 

Research for this series uncovered two contrary trends: (1) self-reported median salaries of on-staff Grant Writers in selected cities in the Midwest rose over the four years in question; (2) the cities’ percentages of the US median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers fell over the same four years. Both trends had no exceptions. 

Comparisons

In 2017, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $63,062 in Louisville, KY, to $70,513 in Chicago, IL; two of six cities had medians above the national median of $66,521.

In 2020, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $67,191, again in Louisville, KY, to $75,527, again in Chicago, IL; only one of six cities had medians above the national median of $73,120. 

 Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA$66,521 $67,439 $68,629 $73,120 
Chicago, IL$70,513 $72,498 $73,777 $75,527 
Indianapolis, IN$64,991 $66,174 $67,342 $69,604 
Louisville, KY$63,062 $64,180 $65,312 $67,191 
Detroit, MI$68,517 $69,734 $70,964 $73,005 
Columbus, OH$65,590 $67,141 $68,325 $70,077 
Des Moines, IA$64,260 $65,405 $66,559 $68,929 

In 2017, for selected cities in the Midwest, the percentages of the national median annual salary for on-staff Grant Writers ranged from 94.8% in Louisville, KY, to 106.0% in Chicago, IL. 

In 2020, the same measures ranged from 91.9%, again in Louisville, KY, to 103.3%, again in Chicago, IL. All six cities saw declines in their percentages of the national median, which ranged from -0.8% in Columbus, OH to -3.2% in Detroit, MI.

 % US Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Chicago, IL106.0%107.5%107.5%103.3%
Indianapolis, IN97.7%98.1%98.1%95.2%
Louisville, KY94.8%95.2%95.2%91.9%
Detroit, MI103.0%103.4%103.4%99.8%
Columbus, OH98.6%99.6%99.6%95.8%
Des Moines, IA96.6%97.0%97.0%94.3%

Median Salaries by Selected Cities

In Chicago, IL, median salaries were $70,513 in 2017 and $75,527 in 2020, a net change of +$5,014 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 106.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 103.3% of the US median, a net change of -2.7%.

In Indianapolis, IN, median salaries were $64,991 in 2017 and $69,604 in 2020, a net change of +$4,613 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 97.7% of the US median; in 2020, they were 95.2% of the US median, a net change of -2.5%.

Des Moines, IA, median salaries were $64,260 in 2017 and $68,929 in 2020, a net change of +$4,669 or +7.3%. In 2017, the median salaries were 96.6% of the US median; in 2020, they were 94.3% of the US median, a net change of -2.3%.

In Louisville, KY, median salaries were $63,062 in 2017 and $67,191 in 2020, a net change of +$4,129 or +6.5%. In 2017, the median salaries were 94.8% of the US median; in 2020, they were 91.9% of the US median, a net change of -2.9%.

In Detroit, MI, median salaries were $68,517 in 2017 and $73,005 in 2020, a net change of +$4,488 or +6.6%. In 2017, the median salaries were 103.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 99.8% of the US median, a net change of -3.2%.

In Columbus, OH, median salaries were $65,590 in 2017 and $70,077 in 2020, a net change of +$4,487 or +6.8%. In 2017, the median salaries were 98.6% of the US median; in 2020, they were 95.8% of the US median, a net change of -0.8%.

Notes

Median annual salaries were self-reported, and that the selected cities, which were only one per state plus Washington, DC, varied greatly in size.

Each median salary was a midpoint in a data set for a given city as of a given time; by definition, half of the salaries were above the midpoint, and half were below it. Salaries did not include fringe benefits, and they have not been adjusted for inflation or for differences in cost of living from city to city or year to year. 

Grant Writing as a Career: Mid-Atlantic Salary Trends 2021

This post explores four-year trends in median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers in cities in the Mid-Atlantic during 2017-2020. It is one of a series. Other posts cover each of the other regions in the United States of America.

Trends

Research for this series uncovered two contrary trends: (1) self-reported median salaries of on-staff Grant Writers in selected cities in the Mid-Atlantic rose over the four years in question; (2) the cities’ percentages of the US median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers fell over the same four years. Both trends had no exceptions. 

Comparisons

In 2017, “median annual salaries” for selected Mid-Atlantic cities ranged from $60,668in Charleston, WV, to $79,892in New York City, NY; six of seven cities had medians above the national median of $66,521. 

In 2020, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $64,904, again in Charleston, WV, to $86,215, again in New York City, NY; six of seven cities again had medians above the national median of $73,120. 

 Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA$66,521 $67,439 $68,629 $73,120 
Dover, DE$70,779 $72,517 $73,797 $75,840 
Washington, DC$73,373 $75,702 $77,038 $78,855 
Baltimore, MD$68,251 $69,965 $71,199 $73,247 
Newark, NJ$75,967 $77,724 $79,095 $81,370 
New York City, NY$79,892 $82,352 $83,805 $86,215 
Philadelphia, PA$71,577 $73,232 $74,524 $76,539 
Charleston, WV$60,668 $61,995 $63,089 $64,904 

In 2017, for selected cities in the Mid-Atlantic, the percentages of the national median annual salary for on-staff Grant Writers ranged from 91.2% in Charleston, WV, to 120.1% in New York City, NY. 

In 2020, the same measures ranged from 88.8%, again in Charleston, WV, to 117.9%, again in New York City, NY. All seven cities saw declines in their percentages of the national median, which ranged from -2.2% in New York City, NY to -2.9% in Newark, NJ and Philadelphia, PA.

% US Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Dover, DE106.4%107.5%107.5%103.7%
Washington, DC110.3%112.3%112.3%107.8%
Baltimore, MD102.6%103.7%103.7%100.2%
Newark, NJ114.2%115.3%115.3%111.3%
New York City, NY120.1%122.1%122.1%117.9%
Philadelphia, PA107.6%108.6%108.6%104.7%
Charleston, WV91.2%91.9%91.9%88.8%

Median Salaries by Selected Cities

In Dover, DE, median salaries were $70,779 in 2017 and $75,840 in 2020, a net change of +$5,061 or +7.2%. In 2017, the median salaries were 106.4% of the US median; in 2020, they were 103.7% of the US median, a net change of -2.7%.

In Washington, DC, median salaries were $73,373 in 2017 and $78,855 in 2020, a net change of +$5,482 or +7.5%. In 2017, the median salaries were 110.3% of the US median; in 2020, they were 107.8% of the US median, a net change of -2.5%.

In Baltimore, MD, median salaries were $68,251 in 2017 and $73,247 in 2020, a net change of +$4,996 or +7.3%. In 2017, the median salaries were 102.6% of the US median; in 2020, they were 100.2% of the US median, a net change of -2.4%.

In Newark, NJ, median salaries were $75,967 in 2017 and $81,370 in 2020, a net change of +$5,403 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 114.2% of the US median; in 2020, they were 111.3% of the US median, a net change of -2.9%.

In New York City, NY, median salaries were $79,892 in 2017 and $86,215 in 2020, a net change of +$6,323 or +7.9%. In 2017, the median salaries were 120.1% of the US median; in 2020, they were 117.9% of the US median, a net change of -2.2%.

In Philadelphia, PA, median salaries were $71,577 in 2017 and $76,539 in 2020, a net change of  +$4,962 or +6.9%. In 2017, the median salaries were 107.6% of the US median; in 2020, they were 104.7% of the US median, a net change of -2.9%.

In Charleston, WV, median salaries were $60,668 in 2017 and $64,904 in 2020, a net change of +$4,236 or +7.0%. In 2017, the median salaries were 91.2% of the US median; in 2020, they were 88.8% of the US median, a net change of -2.4%.

Notes

One should bear in mind that median annual salaries were self-reported, and that the selected cities, which were only one per state plus Washington, DC, varied greatly in size.

Each median salary was a midpoint in a data set for a given city as of a given time; by definition, half of the salaries were above the midpoint, and half were below it. Salaries did not include fringe benefits, and they have not been adjusted for inflation or for differences in cost of living from city to city or year to year. 

Grant Writing as a Career: New England Salary Trends 2021

This post explores four-year trends in median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers in cities in New England during 2017-2020. It is one of a series. Other posts cover each of the other regions in the United States of America.

Trends

Research for this post uncovered two contrary trends: (1) self-reported median salaries of on-staff Grant Writers in selected cities in New England rose over the four years in question; (2) the cities’ percentages of the US median salaries for on-staff Grant Writers fell over the same four years. Both trends had no exceptions. 

Comparisons

In 2017, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $65,657 in Burlington, VT, to $75,701 in Boston, MA; five of six cities had medians above the national median of $66,521.

In 2020, “median annual salaries” for selected cities ranged from $70,161, again in Burlington, VT, to $80,442, again in Boston, MA; only three of six cities had medians above the national median of $73,120. 

Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA$66,521 $67,439 $68,629 $73,120 
Hartford CT$71,710 $73,609 $74,907 $76,991 
Portland, ME$67,187 $67,991 $69,191 $71,300 
Boston, MA$75,701 $77,418 $78,783 $80,442 
Manchester, NH$70,247 $71,871 $73,139 $71,252 
Providence, RI$70,466 $72,075 $73,346 $75,456 
Burlington, VT$65,657 $67,175 $68,360 $70,161 

In 2017, for selected cities in New England, the percentages of the national median annual salary for on-staff Grant Writers ranged from 98.7% in Burlington, VT, to 113.8% in Boston, MA. 

In 2020, the same measures ranged from 96.0%, again in Burlington, VT, to 110.0%, again in Boston, MA. All six cities saw declines in their percentages of the national median, which ranged from -2.5% in Hartford, CT to -8.2% in Manchester, NH.

% US Median Salaries2017201820192020
USA100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
Hartford CT107.8%109.1%109.2%105.3%
Portland, ME101.0%100.8%100.8%97.5%
Boston, MA113.8%114.8%114.8%110.0%
Manchester, NH105.6%106.6%106.6%97.4%
Providence, RI105.9%106.9%106.9%103.2%
Burlington, VT98.7%99.6%99.6%96.0%

Median Salaries by Selected Cities

In Hartford, CT, median salaries were $71,710 in 2017 and $76,991 in 2020, a net change of + $5,281 or +7.4%. In 2017, the median salaries were 107.8% of the US median; in 2020, they were 105.3% of the US median, a net change of -2.5%.

In Portland, ME, median salaries were $67,187 in 2017 and $71,300 in 2020, a net change of +$4,103 or +6.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 101.0% of the US median; in 2020, they were 97.5% of the US median, a net change of -3.5%.

In Boston, MA, median salaries were $75,701 in 2017 and $80,442 in 2020, a net change of +$4,741 or +6.3%. In 2017, the median salaries were 113.8% of the US median; in 2020, they were 110.0% of the US median, a net change of -3.8%.

In Manchester, NH, median salaries were $70,247 in 2017 and $71,252 in 2020, a net change of +$1,005 or +1.4%. In 2017, the median salaries were 105.6% of the US median; in 2020, they were 97.4% of the US median, a net change of -8.2%.

In Providence, RI, median salaries were $70,466 in 2017 and $75,456 in 2020, a net change of +$4,990 or +7.1%. In 2017, the median salaries were 105.9% of the US median; in 2020, they were 103.2% of the US median, a net change of -2.7%.

In Burlington, VT, median salaries were $65,657 in 2017 and $70,161 in 2020, a net change of +$4,504 or +6.9%. In 2017, the median salaries were 98.7% of the US median; in 2020, they were 96.0% of the US median, a net change of -2.7%.

Notes

One should bear in mind that median annual salaries were self-reported, and that the selected cities, which were only one per state plus Washington, DC, varied greatly in size.

Each median salary was a midpoint in a data set for a given city as of a given time; by definition, half of the salaries were above the midpoint, and half were below it. Salaries did not include fringe benefits, and they have not been adjusted for inflation or for differences in cost of living from city to city or year to year. 

Grant Writing as a Career: Grant Writing Courses in 2021

Here we explore providers’ tuition fees for courses on grant writing in early 2021. Other posts for 2021 look at: hourly rates and flat rates, retainer fees, prospect research fees, technical assistance fees, and other ways that grant writing consultants earn an income. As always, their context is the United States of America. 

Courses

In early 2021, very few consultants offered courses for grant-related professional development. Course providers tended to be professional associations, regional grant writer networks, community colleges, and public and private universities. Many courses were available online, although some still involved in-person delivery.

In early 2021, the median tuition for a course on grant writing, in an online sample, was from $300 to $350; prices ranged from $25 to $4,000. Institutional course providers often awarded continuing education unit (CEU) credits or certificates of completion or both. Course durations lasted from several hours to an academic semester. 

Course ProvidersTuition Rates
Provider 1$25
Provider 2$47
Provider 3$50
Provider 4$50
Provider 5$70
Provider 6$80
Provider 7$100
Provider 8$100
Provider 9$130
Provider 10$135
Provider 11$150
Provider 12$150
Provider 13$160
Provider 14$200
Provider 15$200
Provider 16$275
Provider 17$300
Provider 18$350
Provider 19$350
Provider 20$375
Provider 21$450
Provider 22$500
Provider 23$500
Provider 24$500
Provider 25$500
Provider 26$550
Provider 27$700
Provider 28$700
Provider 29$700
Provider 30$800
Provider 31$900
Provider 32$1,295
Provider 33$1,980
Provider 34$4,000

This is the last post in this series for early 2021. 

Grant Writing as a Career: Workshops and Conferences in 2021

Here we explore consultants’ and others’ fees for workshops and professional associations’ fees for conferences related to writing grant proposals. Other posts for early 2021 look at: hourly rates and flat rates, retainer fees, prospect research fees, technical assistance fees, and other ways that grant writing consultants earn an income. Their context is the United States of America. 

Workshops

In early 2021, relatively few consultants offered workshops for grant-related professional development. In their place, professional associations, regional grant writer networks, community colleges, public and private universities, and units of local and state government counted among the diverse providers and/or hosts of grant writing workshops. At times, the workshops occurred as part of a continuing education or certificate-awarding program.

Workshops usually lasted 1-2 days. Providers charged fees at half-day or full-day rates; those that were consultants often added a surcharge for itemized expenses. Common itemized expenses were travel, lodging, and office support (e.g., printing, copying, mailing, or shipping).

Grant Writing WorkshopsPer Person RatesDurations
Consultant/Firm 1$751 Day
Consultant/Firm 2$901 Day
Consultant/Firm 3$1201 Day
Consultant/Firm 4$1251 Day
Consultant/Firm 5$1451 Day
Consultant/Firm 6$1501 Day
Consultant/Firm 7$3001 Day
Consultant/Firm 8$3001 Day
Consultant/Firm 9$2802 Days
Consultant/Firm 10$3502 Days
Consultant/Firm 11$3952 Days
Consultant/Firm 12$5952 Days
Consultant/Firm 13$5952 Days

Conferences

Conferences ordinarily featured many workshops on myriad topics related to finding funders and developing grant proposals.

Conference registration fees for four national and international events—organized by professional associations and scheduled to happen in 2021—ranged from $225 to $720 for early registrants and from $400 to $2,000 for regular registrants. Conference hosts offered discounts to early registrants and to association members. 

AssociationsEarly FeesRegular FeesDurations
Association 1$225$4802 Days
Association 2$350$4002 Days
Association 3$600$2,0003 Days
Association 4$720$7203 Days

Based on review of thousands of completed workshop evaluation forms, many participants will report that they benefited from participating in a grant-writing workshop or conference. Testimonials provided on some grant writing consultants’ websites imply a similar immediate positive perception among participants in their workshops. 

The last post in this series for early 2021 will examine tuition for courses related to writing grant proposals.   

Grant Writing as a Career: Fixed Fee Assignments and Technical Assistance Fees in 2021

This post looks at consultants’ fees, in early 2021, for ancillary services (e.g., crafting a funding development plan). It also looks at forms of technical assistance (e.g., creating project evaluation plans, improving grants management, or developing organizational grant readiness). It updates earlier posts on the same topic. The United States of America is its context. Related posts explore: hourly rates and flat rates, retainer fees, prospect research fees, and other ways that grant writing consultants earn income. 

Fixed Fee Assignments

Beyond stating hourly rates, per proposal rates, retainer fees, and proposal review or revision fees, some consultants also published fee schedules for other services. One of the most frequently presented rates for ancillary services was that for fixed-fee assignments for private sector prospect research and/or private sector proposal development. 

For fixed-fee assignments, consultants charged $1,500-$10,000 for finding 3-6 private-sector leads and writing 3-6 grant proposals. For finding 7-10 private-sector leads and writing 7-10 grant proposals, they charged $5,000-$9,000. Some consultants offered 50 private-sector leads for $520 per lead and grant proposal. Proposals for public-sector fixed-fee assignments typically would cost more. 

 Fixed-Fee AssignmentsMinimumLeadsMaximumLeads
Consultant/Firm 1$1,5006 leads UnstatedUnstated
Consultant/Firm 2$2,5005 leads$5,00010 leads 
Consultant/Firm 3$3,0005 leads $5,00010 leads
Consultant/Firm 4$3,5003 leads$6,0007 leads 
Consultant/Firm 5$7.0005 leads $26.00050 leads
Consultant/Firm 6$8,0005 leads $9,00010 leads
Consultant/Firm 7$10,0005 leads $15,000Unstated
Consultant/Firm 8$24,00024 leads $36,00036 leads

Strategic Planning Support and Technical Assistance

Some grant writing consultants offered to help grant seekers with strategic planning, organizational development, grant readiness, or other technical assistance. In early 2021, sampled flat rates were $450-$12,500.

 Technical Assistance Flat RatesMinimum Maximum 
Consultant/Firm 1$450$1,250
Consultant/Firm 2$2,500$10,000
Consultant/Firm 3$2,500$12,500
Consultant/Firm 4$2,500Unstated

Sampled hourly rates for technical assistance were $45-$300. Required minimum time commitments, when mentioned in 2021, were often 10-20 hours. 

 Technical Assistance Hourly RatesMinimum Maximum 
Consultant/Firm 1$45Unstated
Consultant/Firm 2$65Unstated
Consultant/Firm 3$85Unstated
Consultant/Firm 4$100Unstated
Consultant/Firm 5$100Unstated
Consultant/Firm 6$125Unstated
Consultant/Firm 7$125Unstated
Consultant/Firm 8$125Unstated
Consultant/Firm 9$200Unstated
Consultant/Firm 10$250Unstated
Consultant/Firm 11$300Unstated

The next post in this series looks at workshops, courses, and conferences about grant writing, which were available in early 2021.