Michigan Median
$113,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$54.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $125,470
State Rank
#25 of 48
880 employed here
How much does a Fundraising Manager make in Michigan?
Fundraising Managers in Michigan take home a median of $113,360 annually — roughly $54.50 an hour — which runs 10% below the national median of $125,470.
Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $72,760 while the top 10% make $194,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $89,160 and $149,100 a year.
Fundraising Manager salary range in Michigan
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,760 | $34.98 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $89,160 | $42.87 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $113,360 | $54.50 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $149,100 | $71.68 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $194,500 | $93.51 |
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How Michigan compares
Michigan ranks 25th out of 48 states and territories for Fundraising Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Fundraising Manager salary in other states
New York $169,510New Hampshire $157,080Rhode Island $155,970Massachusetts $151,740Virginia $143,730District of Columbia $141,720New Jersey $140,500Washington $137,010California $135,870Delaware $131,750Maryland $130,750Colorado $130,010Vermont $129,170Minnesota $126,920North Carolina $125,870Kentucky $124,770Wisconsin $123,090Connecticut $122,540Louisiana $122,150Oklahoma $122,100North Dakota $121,750Kansas $121,210Arizona $116,470Maine $116,470Georgia $113,050Indiana $112,890Pennsylvania $111,280Missouri $111,120Tennessee $107,760Nevada $106,420Illinois $106,290Oregon $103,870South Carolina $103,240Alaska $103,090New Mexico $101,680Ohio $101,470Iowa $98,700Florida $97,240Nebraska $97,230Texas $96,520Utah $95,190Hawaii $93,910Idaho $87,990Alabama $83,700Mississippi $82,620West Virginia $74,400Arkansas $71,110
Working as a Fundraising Manager in Michigan
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 Michigan pay ($113,360) 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 Michigan?
The median Fundraising Manager salary in Michigan is $113,360 per year, or about $54.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,760 at the entry level to $194,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Fundraising Managers about 10% less than the national median of $125,470. Michigan ranks 25th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Fundraising Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $113,360 a year. About 880 Fundraising Managers are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.