Fundraising Managers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $97,640 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.94
10th percentile $67,570
90th percentile $159,960
Employed locally 390
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,570
    25th
    $82,170
    50th (median)
    $97,640
    75th
    $124,290
    90th
    $159,960

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 100% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 0% 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
    Tyler, TX $104,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,970
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $96,890
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $92,970
    Amarillo, TX $85,160
    El Paso, TX $85,080

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,300
    Sales Managers $141,430
    Financial Managers $168,100
    Marketing Managers $162,150
    Construction Managers $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Austin, TX is $46.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.43 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Austin, TX is 20.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $67,570 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,170.