Fundraising Manager Salary in Maryland (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Fundraising Managers in Maryland, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$130,750
per year
Hourly Rate
$62.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $125,470
State Rank
#11 of 48
810 employed here

How much does a Fundraising Manager make in Maryland?

A Fundraising Manager working in Maryland earns a median salary of $130,750 per year, or about $62.86 per hour. That is 4% above the national median of $125,470 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $82,570 while the top 10% make $220,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $103,090 and $172,290 a year.

Fundraising Manager salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$82,570$39.70
25th percentile (early career)$103,090$49.56
50th percentile (median)$130,750$62.86
75th percentile (experienced)$172,290$82.83
90th percentile (top earners)$220,590$106.05

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 11th out of 48 states and territories for Fundraising Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$169,510
2New Hampshire$157,080
3Rhode Island$155,970
4Massachusetts$151,740
5Virginia$143,730

Working as a Fundraising Manager in Maryland

Nationally, about 39,000 people work as Fundraising Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Maryland pay ($130,750) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Fundraising Manager make in Maryland?
The median Fundraising Manager salary in Maryland is $130,750 per year, or about $62.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $82,570 at the entry level to $220,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Fundraising Managers about 4% more than the national median of $125,470. Maryland ranks 11th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Fundraising Managers?
Yes on pay — Maryland pays above the national median for this occupation, at $130,750 a year. About 810 Fundraising Managers are employed in Maryland. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.