Fundraising Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $100,570 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.35
10th percentile $67,170
90th percentile $161,430
Employed locally 100
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,170
    25th
    $85,710
    50th (median)
    $100,570
    75th
    $138,690
    90th
    $161,430

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 119% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 19% 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
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $143,730
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $136,150
    District of Columbia $136,150
    California $131,950
    Indiana $131,010
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $130,610

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Des Moines, IA is $48.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.70 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 18.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $67,170 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,710.