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Job outlook for major gifts officers in the United States
Are major gifts officer jobs in demand?
Yes, major gifts officer jobs are in demand. Major gifts officer demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Major gifts officer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of major gifts officer jobs and the average major gifts officer salary over time.
Major gifts officer jobs over time
Major gifts officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 378 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 369 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 361 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 330 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 306 | 0.00% |
Average major gifts officer salary over time
Major gifts officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,209 | $40.49 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $80,913 | $38.90 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $79,268 | $38.11 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $76,838 | $36.94 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $74,103 | $35.63 | +3.1% |
Major gifts officer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of major gifts officer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where major gifts officers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for major gifts officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,258 | 15% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,001 | 15% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 116 | 15% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 148 | 14% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 87 | 14% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 718 | 13% |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 810 | 12% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 691 | 12% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 162 | 12% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 102 | 12% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 679 | 11% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 349 | 11% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 215 | 11% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 142 | 11% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 991 | 10% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 738 | 10% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 571 | 10% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 488 | 10% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 297 | 10% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 207 | 10% |
Most common cities for major gifts officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $70,259 |
| 2 | Bay City | 1 | 3% | $99,451 |
| 3 | Needham | 1 | 3% | $99,503 |
| 4 | Towson | 1 | 2% | $79,815 |
| 5 | Boston | 5 | 1% | $99,283 |
| 6 | Detroit | 4 | 1% | $100,112 |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $99,194 |
| 8 | Santa Maria | 1 | 1% | $109,207 |
| 9 | Baltimore | 3 | 0% | $79,784 |
| 10 | New York | 2 | 0% | $103,136 |
| 11 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $99,580 |
| 12 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $117,695 |
| 13 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $100,115 |
| 14 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $75,520 |
| 15 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $78,455 |
| 16 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $84,296 |
| 17 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $117,508 |
| 18 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $116,926 |
| 19 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $62,114 |