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Best states for a funds development director
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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and executive management careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to funds development director jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for funds development directors.Our research found that Michigan is the best state for funds development directors, while New Jersey and New York are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Michigan has a median salary of $114,598 and New Jersey has the highest median salary among all 50 states for funds development directors.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for funds development directors.If you are currently seeking employment as a funds development director, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for funds development directors in 2026
1. Michigan
Total funds development director jobs: 944 Average annual salary: $114,598 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 1.51
2. Nevada
Total funds development director jobs: 253 Average annual salary: $111,143 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
3. New Mexico
Total funds development director jobs: 302 Average annual salary: $103,877 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 1.91
4. South Dakota
Total funds development director jobs: 141 Average annual salary: $102,765 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.64
5. North Dakota
Total funds development director jobs: 125 Average annual salary: $101,734 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 1.67
6. New York
Total funds development director jobs: 438 Average annual salary: $119,845 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 0.42
7. New Jersey
Total funds development director jobs: 194 Average annual salary: $119,952 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 0.3
8. Connecticut
Total funds development director jobs: 76 Average annual salary: $119,103 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $194,000 Location Quotient: 0.28
9. Delaware
Total funds development director jobs: 15 Average annual salary: $119,112 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $195,000 Location Quotient: 0.15
10. Massachusetts
Total funds development director jobs: 284 Average annual salary: $113,143 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 0.38
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Detailed list of the best states for a funds development director
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $114,598 | $69,000 | 9,962,311 | 944 |
| 2 | Nevada | $111,143 | $66,000 | 2,998,039 | 253 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $103,877 | $61,000 | 2,088,070 | 302 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $102,765 | $62,000 | 869,666 | 141 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $101,734 | $61,000 | 755,393 | 125 |
| 6 | New York | $119,845 | $73,000 | 19,849,399 | 438 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $119,952 | $73,000 | 9,005,644 | 194 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $119,103 | $72,000 | 3,588,184 | 76 |
| 9 | Delaware | $119,112 | $72,000 | 961,939 | 15 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $113,143 | $68,000 | 6,859,819 | 284 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $118,080 | $71,000 | 693,972 | 96 |
| 12 | Kansas | $94,843 | $56,000 | 2,913,123 | 341 |
| 13 | Georgia | $95,441 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,295 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $94,542 | $56,000 | 5,795,483 | 637 |
| 15 | Texas | $92,504 | $53,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,926 |
| 16 | Vermont | $105,771 | $63,000 | 623,657 | 12 |
| 17 | Indiana | $94,872 | $55,000 | 6,666,818 | 664 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $91,382 | $53,000 | 3,004,279 | 342 |
| 19 | California | $110,386 | $66,000 | 39,536,653 | 757 |
| 20 | Iowa | $92,855 | $55,000 | 3,145,711 | 326 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $98,896 | $59,000 | 1,059,639 | 18 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $89,274 | $52,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,509 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $85,601 | $48,000 | 4,684,333 | 712 |
| 24 | Virginia | $97,297 | $57,000 | 8,470,020 | 131 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $87,064 | $50,000 | 1,815,857 | 139 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $84,554 | $50,000 | 1,920,076 | 291 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $83,341 | $49,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,039 |
| 28 | Oregon | $93,260 | $55,000 | 4,142,776 | 88 |
| 29 | Ohio | $85,345 | $49,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,036 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $84,929 | $49,000 | 4,454,189 | 380 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $87,917 | $50,000 | 10,273,419 | 151 |
| 32 | Alaska | $81,167 | $51,000 | 739,795 | 122 |
| 33 | Arizona | $81,210 | $47,000 | 7,016,270 | 841 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $82,144 | $47,000 | 6,715,984 | 608 |
| 35 | Maryland | $92,648 | $54,000 | 6,052,177 | 83 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $76,277 | $44,000 | 3,930,864 | 683 |
| 37 | Montana | $78,271 | $48,000 | 1,050,493 | 194 |
| 38 | Alabama | $74,832 | $43,000 | 4,874,747 | 871 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $87,027 | $51,000 | 1,342,795 | 15 |
| 40 | Illinois | $84,949 | $49,000 | 12,802,023 | 248 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $70,370 | $40,000 | 2,984,100 | 477 |
| 42 | Missouri | $79,085 | $46,000 | 6,113,532 | 626 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $69,872 | $49,000 | 1,427,538 | 109 |
| 44 | Maine | $82,188 | $49,000 | 1,335,907 | 8 |
| 45 | Washington | $83,357 | $50,000 | 7,405,743 | 100 |
| 46 | Utah | $81,306 | $48,000 | 3,101,833 | 35 |
| 47 | Idaho | $80,294 | $48,000 | 1,716,943 | 12 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $74,828 | $43,000 | 5,024,369 | 389 |
| 49 | Florida | $68,540 | $39,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,811 |
| 50 | Colorado | $76,977 | $46,000 | 5,607,154 | 100 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $72,645 | $44,000 | 579,315 | 4 |
Highest paying states for funds development directors
| Rank | State | Avg. Funds Development Director Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $114,598 |
| 2 | Nevada | $111,143 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $103,877 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $102,765 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $101,734 |
| 6 | New York | $119,845 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $119,952 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $119,103 |
| 9 | Delaware | $119,112 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $113,143 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $118,080 |
| 12 | Kansas | $94,843 |
| 13 | Georgia | $95,441 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $94,542 |
| 15 | Texas | $92,504 |
| 16 | Vermont | $105,771 |
| 17 | Indiana | $94,872 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $91,382 |
| 19 | California | $110,386 |
| 20 | Iowa | $92,855 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $98,896 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $89,274 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $85,601 |
| 24 | Virginia | $97,297 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $87,064 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $84,554 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $83,341 |
| 28 | Oregon | $93,260 |
| 29 | Ohio | $85,345 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $84,929 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $87,917 |
| 32 | Alaska | $81,167 |
| 33 | Arizona | $81,210 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $82,144 |
| 35 | Maryland | $92,648 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $76,277 |
| 37 | Montana | $78,271 |
| 38 | Alabama | $74,832 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $87,027 |
| 40 | Illinois | $84,949 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $70,370 |
| 42 | Missouri | $79,085 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $69,872 |
| 44 | Maine | $82,188 |
| 45 | Washington | $83,357 |
| 46 | Utah | $81,306 |
| 47 | Idaho | $80,294 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $74,828 |
| 49 | Florida | $68,540 |
| 50 | Colorado | $76,977 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $72,645 |
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Updated January 8, 2025