SOC 11-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Management Directors — New Mexico
New Mexico
In New Mexico the median wage for Emergency Management Directors reaches $145,550 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Mexico the median wage for Emergency Management Directors reaches $145,550 a year. That is 56.0% more than the national median of $93,330. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $97,990 and $172,370. The lowest tenth earn under $72,480, while the highest tenth earn more than $202,090.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, New Mexico ranks 2nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 25th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,480 | −22.3% |
| 25th | $97,990 | +5.0% |
| Median (50th) | $145,550 | +56.0% |
| 75th | $172,370 | +84.7% |
| 90th | $202,090 | +116.5% |
| Mean | $140,730 | +50.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $145,550 goes as far as $157,863 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 69.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$145,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$157,863US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $145,550 a year, 56.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $72,480 to $202,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 47 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Management Directors in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $145,550, or $69.98 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,330, so pay in New Mexico is 56.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Mexico earns more than $202,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $72,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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