Salary data · BLS OEWS 2025
Nonprofit Manager Salary in the US
A Nonprofit Manager earns a national median of $80,390 per year. Here is how pay breaks down across US metro areas.
In Brief
Nonprofit Manager (BLS occupation 11-9151) earns a national median of $80,390 and a mean of $88,880 per year as of 2025. The highest-paying metro is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue at $106,400. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
National pay
Top-paying US metro areas
Ranked by median annual wage · BLS OEWS 2025
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About this data
All wages come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, 2025 release, mapped to occupation code 11-9151 (Social and Community Service Managers). Figures are gross annual wages before tax and reflect employees only — self-employed and freelance earnings are not included.
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How much does a Nonprofit Manager earn in the US?▼
The national median wage for a Nonprofit Manager is $80,390 per year (mean $88,880), per the BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for 2025.
Which US cities pay Nonprofit Managers the most?▼
The top-paying metro areas are Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ($106,400), Denver-Aurora-Lakewood ($101,310), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ($101,240).
Where does this Nonprofit Manager salary data come from?▼
All figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, 2025 release, occupation code 11-9151. Wages are gross annual, before tax.
Is Nonprofit Manager a well-paid career?▼
At a median of $80,390/year, Nonprofit Manager pay sits above the US median for all occupations. Pay varies widely by metro — see the city table above.