Fundraising Managers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $95,450 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.89
10th percentile $69,260
90th percentile $162,070
Employed locally 30
National median $123,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,260
    25th
    $78,740
    50th (median)
    $95,450
    75th
    $124,890
    90th
    $162,070

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Fundraising Managers salary vs area income 139% Median Fundraising Managers salary is 39% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,150
    Financial Managers $116,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,220
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $89,890
    Industrial Production Managers $102,760
    Social and Community Service Managers $59,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fundraising Managers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Fundraising Managers in Waterloo, IA is $45.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.92 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Fundraising Managers salaries?

    The median Fundraising Managers salary in Waterloo, IA is 22.7% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Fundraising Managers (10th percentile) earn around $69,260 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,740.