Fundraising Managers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $122,280 -1% vs national
Median hourly $58.79
10th percentile $72,280
90th percentile $181,900
Employed locally 530
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,280
    25th
    $91,820
    50th (median)
    $122,280
    75th
    $159,510
    90th
    $181,900

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 142% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fundraising Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $179,130
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,020
    New York $166,420
    Binghamton, NY $160,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $160,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,940

    Nearby metros — Fundraising Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $121,990
    Michigan $106,780
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $105,390
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $100,420
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $95,450

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,760
    Managers, All Other $127,570
    Financial Managers $168,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $171,360
    Sales Managers $156,950
    Marketing Managers $164,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Atlanta, GA is $58.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.19 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Atlanta, GA is 1% below the national median of $123,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fundraising Managers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $72,280 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,820.