Fundraising Manager Salary by State
Median annual wages for fundraising managers in all 50 states, based on BLS OEWS data released in May 2026.
Median annual wage
Hover over or select a state to explore.The median is the midpoint of earnings: half of workers earn more and half earn less. Unlike an average, it is less affected by exceptionally high salaries.
At a glance
- US median annual pay
- $125,470 (2025)
- Projected employment growth
- 6% (2025–2035)Faster than average.
- Highest median
- New York, $169,510
- Lowest median
- Arkansas, $71,110
About the occupation
What fundraising managers do
Fundraising managers plan and oversee campaigns to secure donations and financial support for organizations. They develop fundraising strategies, coordinate activities and maintain relationships with donors.
Where fundraising managers work
Fundraising managers generally work in offices, particularly for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and charitable foundations. They may travel to meet donors or attend fundraising events. Some work more than 40 hours per week.
Related jobs
* Employment projections include both public relations and fundraising managers.
Compare all 50 states
Download data ↓| New YorkNY | $169,510 | $81.49 | 4,080 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New HampshireNH | $157,080 | $75.52 | 270 |
| Rhode IslandRI | $155,970 | $74.99 | 220 |
| MassachusettsMA | $151,740 | $72.95 | 2,260 |
| VirginiaVA | $143,730 | $69.10 | 880 |
| New JerseyNJ | $140,500 | $67.55 | 750 |
| WashingtonWA | $137,010 | $65.87 | 1,050 |
| CaliforniaCA | $135,870 | $65.32 | 5,430 |
| DelawareDE | $131,750 | $63.34 | 120 |
| MarylandMD | $130,750 | $62.86 | 810 |
| ColoradoCO | $130,010 | $62.51 | 600 |
| VermontVT | $129,170 | $62.10 | 180 |
| MinnesotaMN | $126,920 | $61.02 | 680 |
| North CarolinaNC | $125,870 | $60.51 | 1,030 |
| KentuckyKY | $124,770 | $59.99 | 210 |
| WisconsinWI | $123,090 | $59.18 | 400 |
| ConnecticutCT | $122,540 | $58.91 | 900 |
| LouisianaLA | $122,150 | $58.73 | 50 |
| OklahomaOK | $122,100 | $58.70 | 220 |
| North DakotaND | $121,750 | $58.53 | 30 |
| KansasKS | $121,210 | $58.28 | 160 |
| ArizonaAZ | $116,470 | $56.00 | 530 |
| MaineME | $116,470 | $56.00 | 220 |
| MichiganMI | $113,360 | $54.50 | 880 |
| GeorgiaGA | $113,050 | $54.35 | 680 |
| IndianaIN | $112,890 | $54.28 | 440 |
| PennsylvaniaPA | $111,280 | $53.50 | 1,950 |
| MissouriMO | $111,120 | $53.42 | – |
| TennesseeTN | $107,760 | $51.81 | 300 |
| NevadaNV | $106,420 | $51.16 | 150 |
| IllinoisIL | $106,290 | $51.10 | 2,860 |
| OregonOR | $103,870 | $49.94 | 1,160 |
| South CarolinaSC | $103,240 | $49.64 | 220 |
| AlaskaAK | $103,090 | $49.56 | 110 |
| New MexicoNM | $101,680 | $48.88 | 70 |
| OhioOH | $101,470 | $48.78 | 1,630 |
| IowaIA | $98,700 | $47.45 | 370 |
| FloridaFL | $97,240 | $46.75 | 1,320 |
| NebraskaNE | $97,230 | $46.75 | 400 |
| TexasTX | $96,520 | $46.40 | 2,560 |
| UtahUT | $95,190 | $45.76 | 130 |
| HawaiiHI | $93,910 | $45.15 | 240 |
| IdahoID | $87,990 | $42.30 | 70 |
| AlabamaAL | $83,700 | $40.24 | 210 |
| MississippiMS | $82,620 | $39.72 | 70 |
| West VirginiaWV | $74,400 | $35.77 | 100 |
| ArkansasAR | $71,110 | $34.19 | 150 |
| MontanaMT | – | – | 170 |
| South DakotaSD | – | – | – |
| WyomingWY | – | – | – |
A dash (–) indicates that a salary estimate is not available.
Sources and methodology
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
Data covers fundraising managers across all 50 states, excluding Washington, D.C. and U.S. territories. Figures represent estimated median annual wages.
Map colors group states into five wage ranges. Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets and are not to scale.
Additional source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Public Relations and Fundraising Managers. Used for national pay, employment projections and occupational information.
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