Emergency Management Directors pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for emergency management directors is $47.61 an hour ($99,020 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($93,330). Florida ranks 16th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency management directors in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.56 | $55,230 |
| 25% of workers | $34.64 | $72,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.61 | $99,020 |
| 75% of workers | $66.26 | $137,820 |
| 90% of workers | $78.97 | $164,260 |
Emergency Management Directors pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $135,910 | 50 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $130,020 | 200 |
| Tallahassee | $110,550 | 30 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $100,150 | 30 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $98,830 | 80 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $93,190 | 80 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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