Fundraising Managers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for fundraising managers is $125,470, or $60.32 per hour. About 38,810 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $169,510 in New York to $71,110 in Arkansas.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 48 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $169,510 | $81.49 | 4,080 | 1.69 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $157,080 | $75.52 | 270 | 1.56 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $155,970 | $74.99 | 220 | 1.73 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $151,740 | $72.95 | 2,260 | 2.49 |
| 5 | Virginia | $143,730 | $69.10 | 880 | 0.85 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $141,720 | $68.14 | 800 | 4.59 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $140,500 | $67.55 | 750 | 0.70 |
| 8 | Washington | $137,010 | $65.87 | 1,050 | 1.19 |
| 9 | California | $135,870 | $65.32 | 5,430 | 1.20 |
| 10 | Delaware | $131,750 | $63.34 | 120 | 0.99 |
| 11 | Maryland | $130,750 | $62.86 | 810 | 1.17 |
| 12 | Colorado | $130,010 | $62.51 | 600 | 0.84 |
| 13 | Vermont | $129,170 | $62.10 | 180 | 2.35 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $126,920 | $61.02 | 680 | 0.93 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $125,870 | $60.51 | 1,030 | 0.83 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $124,770 | $59.99 | 210 | 0.42 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $123,090 | $59.18 | 400 | 0.55 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $122,540 | $58.91 | 900 | 2.14 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $122,150 | $58.73 | 50 | 0.11 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $122,100 | $58.70 | 220 | 0.51 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $121,750 | $58.53 | 30 | 0.32 |
| 22 | Kansas | $121,210 | $58.28 | 160 | 0.45 |
| 23 | Maine | $116,470 | $56.00 | 220 | 1.41 |
| 24 | Arizona | $116,470 | $56.00 | 530 | 0.65 |
| 25 | Michigan | $113,360 | $54.50 | 880 | 0.80 |
| 26 | Georgia | $113,050 | $54.35 | 680 | 0.56 |
| 27 | Indiana | $112,890 | $54.28 | 440 | 0.55 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $111,280 | $53.50 | 1,950 | 1.29 |
| 29 | Missouri | $111,120 | $53.42 | — | — |
| 30 | Tennessee | $107,760 | $51.81 | 300 | 0.36 |
| 31 | Nevada | $106,420 | $51.16 | 150 | 0.40 |
| 32 | Illinois | $106,290 | $51.10 | 2,860 | 1.88 |
| 33 | Oregon | $103,870 | $49.94 | 1,160 | 2.37 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $103,240 | $49.64 | 220 | 0.39 |
| 35 | Alaska | $103,090 | $49.56 | 110 | 1.41 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $101,680 | $48.88 | 70 | 0.30 |
| 37 | Ohio | $101,470 | $48.78 | 1,630 | 1.17 |
| 38 | Iowa | $98,700 | $47.45 | 370 | 0.94 |
| 39 | Florida | $97,240 | $46.75 | 1,320 | 0.53 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $97,230 | $46.75 | 400 | 1.57 |
| 41 | Texas | $96,520 | $46.40 | 2,560 | 0.73 |
| 42 | Utah | $95,190 | $45.76 | 130 | 0.31 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $93,910 | $45.15 | 240 | 1.56 |
| 44 | Idaho | $87,990 | $42.30 | 70 | 0.32 |
| 45 | Alabama | $83,700 | $40.24 | 210 | 0.39 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $82,620 | $39.72 | 70 | 0.24 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $74,400 | $35.77 | 100 | 0.56 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $71,110 | $34.19 | 150 | 0.46 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do fundraising managers make?
The median annual wage for fundraising managers in the United States is $125,470, or $60.32 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $75,130, and the top 10% earn $222,350.
How many fundraising managers are employed in the U.S.?
About 38,810 people work as fundraising managers nationwide.
Which state pays fundraising managers the most?
New York pays the most at a median of $169,510, followed by New Hampshire ($157,080) and Rhode Island ($155,970).
Which state pays fundraising managers the least?
Arkansas has the lowest median at $71,110.
Where are fundraising managers jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is District of Columbia at 4.59×.