Fundraisers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $55,810 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.83
10th percentile $41,060
90th percentile $87,980
Employed locally 60
National median $66,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,060
    25th
    $48,130
    50th (median)
    $55,810
    75th
    $66,920
    90th
    $87,980

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraisers salary vs area income 81% Median Fundraisers salary is 19% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,010
    Training and Development Specialists $49,540
    Human Resources Specialists $59,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,040
    Project Management Specialists $80,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraisers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraisers in Waterloo, IA is $26.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.30 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Fundraisers salaries?

    The median Fundraisers salary in Waterloo, IA is 16.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Fundraisers (10th percentile) earn around $41,060 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,130.