Fundraising Managers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $123,900 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $59.57
10th percentile $92,920
90th percentile $207,020
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,920
    25th
    $119,710
    50th (median)
    $123,900
    75th
    $162,160
    90th
    $207,020

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 121% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 21% 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
    Boulder, CO $136,940
    Chico, CA $136,870

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $137,950
    Managers, All Other $168,230
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $183,050
    Financial Managers $177,470
    Construction Managers $124,850
    Sales Managers $176,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Denver, CO is $59.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.86 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Denver, CO is 0.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $92,920 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,710.