SOC 11-9161 · May 2025 · United States
Emergency Management Directors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Emergency Management Directors across the United States is $93,330 per year, measured over 13,500 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $184,350.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Emergency Management Directors
Pay for this occupation varies by 278.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $184,350 and Mississippi pays $48,650.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $184,350 | 150 | |
| 2 | New Mexico | $145,550 | 170 | |
| 3 | Washington | $130,780 | 180 | |
| 4 | California | $129,910 | 1,170 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $129,660 | — | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $123,250 | 220 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $120,990 | 490 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $113,380 | 180 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $110,720 | 120 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $107,200 | 150 |
States with the most Emergency Management Directors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 1,210 | $93,570 | |
| 2 | California | 1,170 | $129,910 | |
| 3 | New York | 790 | $92,570 | |
| 4 | Florida | 720 | $99,020 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 520 | $81,550 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 490 | $120,990 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 450 | $83,820 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 450 | $99,860 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 430 | $83,200 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 420 | $93,840 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $173,540 | 50 |
| 2 | Washington | $163,220 | 310 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $161,180 | 150 |
| 4 | Seattle | $155,320 | 90 |
| 5 | Denver | $136,930 | — |
| 6 | Las Vegas | $136,510 | 30 |
| 7 | Riverside | $136,270 | 90 |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $135,910 | 50 |
| 9 | Worcester | $133,690 | 30 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $130,020 | 300 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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