SOC 11-2033 · May 2025 · United States
Fundraising Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Fundraising Managers across the United States is $125,470 per year, measured over 38,810 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $169,510.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Fundraising Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 138.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $169,510 and Arkansas pays $71,110.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $169,510 | 4,080 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $157,080 | 270 | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $155,970 | 220 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $151,740 | 2,260 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $143,730 | 880 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $141,720 | 800 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $140,500 | 750 | |
| 8 | Washington | $137,010 | 1,050 | |
| 9 | California | $135,870 | 5,430 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $131,750 | 120 |
States with the most Fundraising Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 5,430 | $135,870 | |
| 2 | New York | 4,080 | $169,510 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 2,860 | $106,290 | |
| 4 | Texas | 2,560 | $96,520 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 2,260 | $151,740 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 1,950 | $111,280 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 1,630 | $101,470 | |
| 8 | Florida | 1,320 | $97,240 | |
| 9 | Oregon | 1,160 | $103,870 | |
| 10 | Washington | 1,050 | $137,010 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $179,130 | 30 |
| 2 | New York | $170,780 | 3,720 |
| 3 | San Jose | $164,330 | 460 |
| 4 | Boston | $161,500 | 1,720 |
| 5 | Winston-Salem | $158,460 | 70 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $157,750 | 1,030 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $153,940 | 80 |
| 8 | San Luis Obispo | $151,530 | 50 |
| 9 | Seattle | $151,490 | 800 |
| 10 | Rochester | $147,680 | 170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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