Emergency Management Directors Salary
The median emergency management directors salary in the United States is $93,330 per year ($44.87/hour). Salaries range from $54,210 at the entry level to $166,430+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 13,500 emergency management directors jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$93,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.87
per hour
Employment
13,500
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$54,210
25th percentile
$67,910
Median
$93,330
75th percentile
$126,490
90th percentile
$166,430
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
+ 5 years or more experience
Emergency Management Directors Salary by State
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$49K$184K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$184K
+98%
New Mexico
$146K
+56%
Washington
$131K
+40%
California
$130K
+39%
Colorado
$130K
+39%
Massachusetts
$123K
+32%
New Jersey
$121K
+30%
Connecticut
$113K
+21%
Oregon
$111K
+19%
Maryland
$107K
+15%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $184,350 | +97.5% |
| New Mexico | $145,550 | +56.0% |
| Washington | $130,780 | +40.1% |
| California | $129,910 | +39.2% |
| Colorado | $129,660 | +38.9% |
| Massachusetts | $123,250 | +32.1% |
| New Jersey | $120,990 | +29.6% |
| Connecticut | $113,380 | +21.5% |
| Oregon | $110,720 | +18.6% |
| Maryland | $107,200 | +14.9% |
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Emergency Management Directors Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $173,540 | +85.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $163,220 | +74.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $161,180 | +72.7% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $155,320 | +66.4% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $136,930 | +46.7% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $136,510 | +46.3% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $136,270 | +46.0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $135,910 | +45.6% |
| Worcester, MA | $133,690 | +43.2% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $130,020 | +39.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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