SOC 11-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Management Directors — Oregon
Oregon · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $110,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $93,330 by 18.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $110,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $93,330 by 18.6%. Pay ranges from under $84,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $162,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $99,180 to $131,940.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Oregon ranks number 9th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $119,870. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 102nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,200 | −9.8% |
| 25th | $99,180 | +6.3% |
| Median (50th) | $110,720 | +18.6% |
| 75th | $131,940 | +41.4% |
| 90th | $162,380 | +74.0% |
| Mean | $119,710 | +28.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $119,870 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $110,720 buys what $107,079 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$110,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,079US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $110,720 a year, 18.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $84,200 to $162,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $119,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Management Directors in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $110,720, or $53.23 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 Oregon is 18.6% 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 Oregon earns more than $162,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $84,200 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $119,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. 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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