Fundraising Managers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $100,970 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.54
10th percentile $66,630
90th percentile $176,680
Employed locally 670
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,630
    25th
    $82,440
    50th (median)
    $100,970
    75th
    $130,910
    90th
    $176,680

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 125% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 25% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,640
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Houston, TX is $48.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.13 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Houston, TX is 18.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $66,630 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,440.