Emergency Management Directors

Occupation

$86,130

National Median Salary

$41.41

Median Hourly Wage

12,570

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$51,260

$64,470

$86,130

$119,690

$160,420

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.8%

10 Year Change

$64,360

2014 Median

$86,130

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Emergency Management Directors

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)	$187,760	220
Natural Gas Distribution	$159,840	70
Utilities	$156,290	260
Nuclear Electric Power Generation	$156,180	80
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	$155,100	180

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Top Paying States for Emergency Management Directors

State	Annual Median	Employment
District of Columbia	$185,810	130
Washington	$129,110	200
California	$126,210	1,080
Massachusetts	$115,200	180
New Mexico	$111,980	140

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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Natural Gas Distribution Utilities Nuclear Electric Power Generation Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Employment Services Scientific Research and Development Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Management of Companies and Enterprises Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Chemical Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only)