Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Fundraising managers (SOC 11-2033) employed 38,810 people in May 2025. The median pay is $125,470 a year ($60.32 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,130 and the highest-paid 10% more than $222,350. BLS projects its employment to change by +5.4% between 2025 and 2035 (about 3,700 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more experience in a related occupation.
Highest median pay: New York ($169,510), New Hampshire ($157,080), Rhode Island ($155,970). Most jobs: California (5,430), New York (4,080), Illinois (2,860).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $75,130 | $36.12 |
| 25th percentile | $95,970 | $46.14 |
| Median | $125,470 | $60.32 |
| Mean | $140,020 | $67.32 |
| 75th percentile | $169,990 | $81.73 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $222,350 | $106.90 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 48,800 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 51,400 |
| Change in jobs | 2,600 |
| Percent change | +5.4% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 3,700 |
| Self-employed share | 0.3% |
| Typical entry education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | 5 years or more |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 210 | 0.39 | $83,700 | $59,760 | $160,290 | -33% | 15% |
| Alaska | 110 | 1.41 | $103,090 | $80,150 | $134,010 | -18% | 17% |
| Arizona | 530 | 0.65 | $116,470 | $65,560 | $227,380 | -7% | 17% |
| Arkansas | 150 | 0.46 | $71,110 | $60,150 | $143,670 | -43% | 17% |
| California | 5,430 | 1.20 | $135,870 | $84,730 | $257,500 | +8% | 19% |
| Colorado | 600 | 0.84 | $130,010 | $85,670 | $209,460 | +4% | 17% |
| Connecticut | 900 | 2.14 | $122,540 | $83,350 | $209,840 | -2% | 15% |
| Delaware | 120 | 0.99 | $131,750 | $95,540 | $213,940 | +5% | 14% |
| District of Columbia | 800 | 4.59 | $141,720 | $106,470 | $221,580 | +13% | 16% |
| Florida | 1,320 | 0.53 | $97,240 | $71,230 | $206,360 | -22% | 22% |
| Georgia | 680 | 0.56 | $113,050 | $74,570 | $181,170 | -10% | 16% |
| Hawaii | 240 | 1.56 | $93,910 | $76,450 | $158,670 | -25% | 25% |
| Idaho | 70 | 0.32 | $87,990 | $61,310 | $164,630 | -30% | 19% |
| Illinois | 2,860 | 1.88 | $106,290 | $67,700 | $173,390 | -15% | 15% |
| Indiana | 440 | 0.55 | $112,890 | $73,590 | $221,880 | -10% | 12% |
| Iowa | 370 | 0.94 | $98,700 | $58,390 | $148,340 | -21% | 12% |
| Kansas | 160 | 0.45 | $121,210 | $84,670 | $207,550 | -3% | 11% |
| Kentucky | 210 | 0.42 | $124,770 | $79,160 | $197,150 | -1% | 10% |
| Louisiana | 50 | 0.11 | $122,150 | $72,500 | $129,390 | -3% | 10% |
| Maine | 220 | 1.41 | $116,470 | $80,340 | $171,280 | -7% | 12% |
| Maryland | 810 | 1.17 | $130,750 | $82,570 | $220,590 | +4% | 16% |
| Massachusetts | 2,260 | 2.49 | $151,740 | $92,650 | $277,040 | +21% | 15% |
| Michigan | 880 | 0.80 | $113,360 | $72,760 | $194,500 | -10% | 12% |
| Minnesota | 680 | 0.93 | $126,920 | $89,690 | $205,010 | +1% | 12% |
| Mississippi | 70 | 0.24 | $82,620 | $64,390 | $144,860 | -34% | 14% |
| Montana | 170 | 1.33 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | 400 | 1.57 | $97,230 | $63,270 | $179,670 | -23% | 14% |
| Nevada | 150 | 0.40 | $106,420 | $70,610 | $186,160 | -15% | 19% |
| New Hampshire | 270 | 1.56 | $157,080 | $92,990 | $230,930 | +25% | 12% |
| New Jersey | 750 | 0.70 | $140,500 | $98,650 | $215,260 | +12% | 15% |
| New Mexico | 70 | 0.30 | $101,680 | $48,280 | $171,900 | -19% | 13% |
| New York | 4,080 | 1.69 | $169,510 | $102,040 | $304,970 | +35% | 12% |
| North Carolina | 1,030 | 0.83 | $125,870 | $78,680 | $212,020 | +0% | 13% |
| North Dakota | 30 | 0.32 | $121,750 | $69,410 | $203,010 | -3% | 10% |
| Ohio | 1,630 | 1.17 | $101,470 | $61,200 | $184,840 | -19% | 13% |
| Oklahoma | 220 | 0.51 | $122,100 | $82,850 | $240,570 | -3% | 10% |
| Oregon | 1,160 | 2.37 | $103,870 | $64,260 | $159,310 | -17% | 18% |
| Pennsylvania | 1,950 | 1.29 | $111,280 | $77,230 | $190,360 | -11% | 14% |
| Rhode Island | 220 | 1.73 | $155,970 | $99,160 | $249,990 | +24% | 11% |
| South Carolina | 220 | 0.39 | $103,240 | $65,600 | $194,580 | -18% | 15% |
| Tennessee | 300 | 0.36 | $107,760 | $61,180 | $192,550 | -14% | 14% |
| Texas | 2,560 | 0.73 | $96,520 | $64,150 | $164,360 | -23% | 18% |
| Utah | 130 | 0.31 | $95,190 | $55,120 | $177,610 | -24% | 20% |
| Vermont | 180 | 2.35 | $129,170 | $91,210 | $197,440 | +3% | 12% |
| Virginia | 880 | 0.85 | $143,730 | $87,010 | $227,110 | +15% | 14% |
| Washington | 1,050 | 1.19 | $137,010 | $96,160 | $226,690 | +9% | 16% |
| West Virginia | 100 | 0.56 | $74,400 | $57,890 | $132,610 | -41% | 14% |
| Wisconsin | 400 | 0.55 | $123,090 | $71,040 | $225,360 | -2% | 11% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,720 | $170,780 | $105,770 | $305,020 | 1.57 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 460 | $164,330 | $106,540 | $303,810 | 1.63 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,720 | $161,500 | $96,120 | $302,110 | 2.55 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,030 | $157,750 | $98,380 | $291,790 | 1.74 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 800 | $151,490 | $100,990 | $235,430 | 1.53 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,470 | $141,720 | $101,280 | $224,060 | 1.88 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 470 | $134,740 | $83,660 | $241,660 | 1.22 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 360 | $133,810 | $87,010 | $211,880 | 0.89 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 370 | $128,650 | $76,700 | $212,640 | 1.10 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 510 | $127,370 | $77,460 | $185,520 | 0.71 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 540 | $126,920 | $93,900 | $205,010 | 1.11 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,080 | $125,620 | $69,720 | $243,670 | 1.33 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 950 | $123,840 | $84,240 | $202,450 | 1.32 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 420 | $117,790 | $65,560 | $230,180 | 0.71 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 2,310 | $109,720 | $70,490 | $181,250 | 2.05 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 800 | $106,790 | $69,100 | $160,810 | 2.64 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 480 | $106,220 | $77,250 | $177,180 | 1.73 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 360 | $106,060 | $76,800 | $215,570 | 0.50 |
| Cleveland, OH | 430 | $105,780 | $64,640 | $198,350 | 1.69 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 320 | $103,310 | $51,710 | $184,840 | 1.17 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 630 | $102,920 | $71,440 | $174,990 | 0.77 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 340 | $101,570 | $67,570 | $175,610 | 1.05 |
| Columbus, OH | 300 | $101,310 | $66,120 | $177,460 | 1.08 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 750 | $98,520 | $64,320 | $162,940 | 0.74 |
The median is $125,470 a year ($60.32 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $75,130 and the highest-paid tenth over $222,350 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
38,810 in May 2025, and BLS projects +5.4% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Bachelor's degree (BLS).
New York, with a median of $169,510 (among states with published figures).