Fundraising Managers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $136,940 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $65.84
10th percentile $94,820
90th percentile $208,020
Employed locally 30
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,820
    25th
    $106,010
    50th (median)
    $136,940
    75th
    $171,480
    90th
    $208,020

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 133% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $148,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $143,050
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $138,470
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $138,350
    Chico, CA $136,870
    District of Columbia $136,150

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $147,810
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $202,270
    Managers, All Other $173,490
    Sales Managers $183,880
    Financial Managers $177,910
    Marketing Managers $172,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Boulder, CO is $65.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.30 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Boulder, CO is 10.9% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $94,820 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,010.