Fundraising Managers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $125,350 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $60.26
10th percentile $85,070
90th percentile $178,740
Employed locally 120
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,070
    25th
    $97,590
    50th (median)
    $125,350
    75th
    $150,420
    90th
    $178,740

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 141% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 41% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $148,870
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $138,470
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $135,240
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $134,980
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $131,700
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $129,990

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $104,180
    Financial Managers $148,790
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990
    Sales Managers $114,490
    Managers, All Other $131,580
    Construction Managers $103,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Portland, ME is $60.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.07 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Portland, ME is 1.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $85,070 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,590.