Fundraisers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $76,380 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.72
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $131,930
Employed locally 90
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $53,720
    50th (median)
    $76,380
    75th
    $96,560
    90th
    $131,930

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 107% Median Fundraisers salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fundraisers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,000
    Napa, CA $90,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,850
    Vallejo, CA $87,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $85,230
    Merced, CA $84,570

    Nearby metros — Fundraisers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,560
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,870
    California $80,810
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,560
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,990
    Omaha, NE-IA $74,780

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,930
    Accountants and Auditors $76,250
    Project Management Specialists $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,440
    Human Resources Specialists $68,990
    Compliance Officers $75,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Ames, IA is $36.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.11 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Ames, IA is 14.9% above the national median of $66,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fundraisers in Ames?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,720.