Emergency Management Directors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for emergency management directors is $44.87 an hour ($93,330 a year). About 13,500 people work in this job there.
Pay range for emergency management directors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.06 | $54,210 |
| 25% of workers | $32.65 | $67,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.87 | $93,330 |
| 75% of workers | $60.81 | $126,490 |
| 90% of workers | $80.02 | $166,430 |
Best-paying states for emergency management directors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $184,350 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $145,550 | 170 |
| Washington | $130,780 | 180 |
| California | $129,910 | 1,170 |
| Colorado | $129,660 | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $123,250 | 220 |
| New Jersey | $120,990 | 490 |
| Connecticut | $113,380 | 180 |
| Oregon | $110,720 | 120 |
| Maryland | $107,200 | 150 |
Pay by state
- California · $129,910
- Florida · $99,020
- New York · $92,570
- Pennsylvania · $81,550
- Texas · $93,570
Education, experience and outlook for emergency management directors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Construction Managers | $114,990 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $105,870 |
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| Food Service Managers | $69,390 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,270 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $80,390 |
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