Fundraisers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $58,060 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.91
10th percentile $46,090
90th percentile $105,380
Employed locally 120
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,090
    25th
    $57,330
    50th (median)
    $58,060
    75th
    $101,160
    90th
    $105,380

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,920
    Accountants and Auditors$72,470
    Human Resources Specialists$67,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,690
    Project Management Specialists$83,120
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Iowa City, IA is $27.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.20 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Iowa City, IA is 12.7% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $46,090 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,330.