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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for fundraising managers in the United States. Fundraising manager positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for fundraising managers.Our research shows that New Jersey is the best state in the country for fundraising managers.
In order to get you the best states for fundraising managers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that New Jersey is the best state for fundraising manager jobs, whereas Mississippi is the worst.
10 best states for fundraising managers in 2025
1. New Jersey
Total fundraising manager jobs: 338 Average annual salary: $100,494 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
2. Nevada
Total fundraising manager jobs: 68 Average annual salary: $108,972 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
3. Virginia
Total fundraising manager jobs: 383 Average annual salary: $99,526 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
4. Delaware
Total fundraising manager jobs: 46 Average annual salary: $100,686 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
5. Connecticut
Total fundraising manager jobs: 130 Average annual salary: $99,295 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
6. Michigan
Total fundraising manager jobs: 250 Average annual salary: $96,502 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
7. District of Columbia
Total fundraising manager jobs: 116 Average annual salary: $98,434 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.95
8. California
Total fundraising manager jobs: 1,286 Average annual salary: $95,745 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
9. Arkansas
Total fundraising manager jobs: 96 Average annual salary: $87,328 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
10. New York
Total fundraising manager jobs: 729 Average annual salary: $91,143 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.6
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Detailed list of the best states for a fundraising manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $100,494 | $69,000 | 9,005,644 | 338 |
| 2 | Nevada | $108,972 | $71,000 | 2,998,039 | 68 |
| 3 | Virginia | $99,526 | $66,000 | 8,470,020 | 383 |
| 4 | Delaware | $100,686 | $68,000 | 961,939 | 46 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $99,295 | $68,000 | 3,588,184 | 130 |
| 6 | Michigan | $96,502 | $66,000 | 9,962,311 | 250 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $98,434 | $66,000 | 693,972 | 116 |
| 8 | California | $95,745 | $62,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,286 |
| 9 | Arkansas | $87,328 | $56,000 | 3,004,279 | 96 |
| 10 | New York | $91,143 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 729 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $94,728 | $65,000 | 6,859,819 | 291 |
| 12 | Georgia | $86,941 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 393 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $97,981 | $63,000 | 2,088,070 | 28 |
| 14 | Alaska | $88,695 | $67,000 | 739,795 | 32 |
| 15 | Oregon | $92,296 | $63,000 | 4,142,776 | 123 |
| 16 | Texas | $83,409 | $52,000 | 28,304,596 | 853 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $93,936 | $65,000 | 755,393 | 12 |
| 18 | Indiana | $81,360 | $55,000 | 6,666,818 | 225 |
| 19 | Kansas | $87,927 | $58,000 | 2,913,123 | 70 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $91,530 | $63,000 | 869,666 | 7 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $81,577 | $56,000 | 5,795,483 | 150 |
| 22 | Vermont | $89,537 | $62,000 | 623,657 | 10 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $82,048 | $56,000 | 1,059,639 | 26 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $74,247 | $50,000 | 12,805,537 | 473 |
| 25 | Iowa | $79,861 | $54,000 | 3,145,711 | 69 |
| 26 | Maryland | $77,545 | $52,000 | 6,052,177 | 294 |
| 27 | Colorado | $81,677 | $54,000 | 5,607,154 | 172 |
| 28 | Arizona | $77,167 | $50,000 | 7,016,270 | 191 |
| 29 | Idaho | $81,537 | $55,000 | 1,716,943 | 18 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $75,413 | $49,000 | 10,273,419 | 300 |
| 31 | Washington | $75,787 | $52,000 | 7,405,743 | 290 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $74,765 | $48,000 | 6,715,984 | 155 |
| 33 | Montana | $77,916 | $53,000 | 1,050,493 | 23 |
| 34 | Ohio | $71,850 | $48,000 | 11,658,609 | 345 |
| 35 | Illinois | $72,747 | $49,000 | 12,802,023 | 498 |
| 36 | Utah | $74,759 | $49,000 | 3,101,833 | 100 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $73,669 | $49,000 | 1,815,857 | 34 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $73,600 | $48,000 | 4,454,189 | 97 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $76,257 | $47,000 | 4,684,333 | 61 |
| 40 | Florida | $73,661 | $46,000 | 20,984,400 | 553 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $74,398 | $51,000 | 1,920,076 | 37 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $73,721 | $51,000 | 5,576,606 | 172 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $70,366 | $56,000 | 1,427,538 | 23 |
| 44 | Missouri | $70,764 | $47,000 | 6,113,532 | 212 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $73,574 | $48,000 | 3,930,864 | 45 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $72,651 | $50,000 | 1,342,795 | 32 |
| 47 | Alabama | $68,868 | $43,000 | 4,874,747 | 83 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $72,206 | $48,000 | 579,315 | 4 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $65,783 | $42,000 | 5,024,369 | 132 |
| 50 | Maine | $69,996 | $48,000 | 1,335,907 | 25 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $64,752 | $40,000 | 2,984,100 | 34 |
Highest paying states for fundraising managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Fundraising Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $100,494 |
| 2 | Nevada | $108,972 |
| 3 | Virginia | $99,526 |
| 4 | Delaware | $100,686 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $99,295 |
| 6 | Michigan | $96,502 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $98,434 |
| 8 | California | $95,745 |
| 9 | Arkansas | $87,328 |
| 10 | New York | $91,143 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $94,728 |
| 12 | Georgia | $86,941 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $97,981 |
| 14 | Alaska | $88,695 |
| 15 | Oregon | $92,296 |
| 16 | Texas | $83,409 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $93,936 |
| 18 | Indiana | $81,360 |
| 19 | Kansas | $87,927 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $91,530 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $81,577 |
| 22 | Vermont | $89,537 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $82,048 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $74,247 |
| 25 | Iowa | $79,861 |
| 26 | Maryland | $77,545 |
| 27 | Colorado | $81,677 |
| 28 | Arizona | $77,167 |
| 29 | Idaho | $81,537 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $75,413 |
| 31 | Washington | $75,787 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $74,765 |
| 33 | Montana | $77,916 |
| 34 | Ohio | $71,850 |
| 35 | Illinois | $72,747 |
| 36 | Utah | $74,759 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $73,669 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $73,600 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $76,257 |
| 40 | Florida | $73,661 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $74,398 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $73,721 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $70,366 |
| 44 | Missouri | $70,764 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $73,574 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $72,651 |
| 47 | Alabama | $68,868 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $72,206 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $65,783 |
| 50 | Maine | $69,996 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $64,752 |
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Updated January 8, 2025