Fundraisers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $56,900 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.36
10th percentile $43,410
90th percentile $98,720
Employed locally 110
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,410
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $56,900
    75th
    $73,410
    90th
    $98,720

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 74% Median Fundraisers salary is 26% below 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
    Ames, IA $76,380
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,560
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,990

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,390
    Project Management Specialists$83,410
    Human Resources Specialists$61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $27.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.30 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 14.4% below 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $43,410 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.