Fundraising Managers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $134,910 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.86
10th percentile $101,330
90th percentile $205,560
Employed locally 70
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,330
    25th
    $101,330
    50th (median)
    $134,910
    75th
    $150,500
    90th
    $205,560

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 185% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 85% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,020
    Binghamton, NY $160,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $152,940
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $142,010
    Rochester, NY $135,600
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $135,360

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,510
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $134,250
    Financial Managers $143,290
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $168,690
    Social and Community Service Managers $81,740
    Administrative Services Managers $108,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Ithaca, NY is $64.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.90 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Ithaca, NY is 9.3% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $101,330 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,330.