Fundraisers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $65,300 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.39
10th percentile $44,810
90th percentile $108,690
Employed locally 320
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,810
    25th
    $52,250
    50th (median)
    $65,300
    75th
    $84,570
    90th
    $108,690

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 78% Median Fundraisers salary is 22% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,090
    Management Analysts $80,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,120
    Project Management Specialists $93,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Des Moines, IA is $31.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.54 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.8% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $44,810 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,250.