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Job outlook for foundation directors in the United States
Are foundation director jobs in demand?
Yes, foundation director jobs are in demand. Foundation director demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Foundation director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of foundation director jobs and the average foundation director salary over time.
Foundation director jobs over time
Foundation director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 212 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 207 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 202 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 185 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 172 | 0.00% |
Average foundation director salary over time
Foundation director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,206 | $46.73 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $93,401 | $44.90 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $91,502 | $43.99 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $88,697 | $42.64 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $85,540 | $41.13 | +3.1% |
Foundation director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of foundation director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where foundation directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for foundation directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 165 | 24% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 188 | 22% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 507 | 16% |
| 4 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 476 | 16% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 444 | 11% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 488 | 10% |
| 7 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 487 | 10% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 296 | 10% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 344 | 5% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,032 | 3% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 560 | 3% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 233 | 3% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 125 | 3% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 225 | 2% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 192 | 2% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 95 | 2% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 84 | 2% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 24 | 2% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 22 | 2% |
Most common cities for foundation directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 3% | $85,158 |
| 2 | Dubuque | 1 | 2% | $92,460 |
| 3 | Fairfield | 1 | 2% | $119,703 |
| 4 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $90,009 |
| 5 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $127,707 |
| 6 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $90,120 |