SOC 11-2033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fundraising Managers — Amarillo
Amarillo, TX · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Fundraising Managers in Amarillo, TX is $85,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $125,470 — a gap of 32.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Fundraising Managers in Amarillo, TX is $85,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $125,470 — a gap of 32.1%. Pay ranges from under $64,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,420 to $85,160.
Tyler leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $104,740. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 48th of 337 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,990 | −48.2% |
| 25th | $81,420 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $85,160 | −32.1% |
| 75th | $85,160 | −32.1% |
| 90th | $96,100 | −23.4% |
| Mean | $85,560 | −31.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler | $104,740 | 30 | |
| 2 | Houston | $102,920 | 630 | |
| 3 | Austin | $101,570 | 340 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $98,520 | 750 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $97,800 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amarillo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $85,160 goes as far as $87,703 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,703US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,160 a year, 32.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,990 to $96,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tyler, at $104,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fundraising Managers in Amarillo, TX?
The median annual wage is $85,160, or $40.94 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $125,470, so pay in Amarillo, TX is 32.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Amarillo, TX earns more than $96,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tyler, at $104,740 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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