SOC 11-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Management Directors — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Emergency Management Directors in Pennsylvania is $81,550 per year, 12.6% below the national median of $93,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Emergency Management Directors in Pennsylvania is $81,550 per year, 12.6% below the national median of $93,330. Pay ranges from under $54,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,350 to $103,220.
Employment stands at 520, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Pennsylvania ranks 32nd by median wage. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,120. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 187th of 778 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,800 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $62,350 | −33.2% |
| Median (50th) | $81,550 | −12.6% |
| 75th | $103,220 | +10.6% |
| 90th | $135,870 | +45.6% |
| Mean | $87,700 | −6.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $103,120 | 170 | |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | $90,170 | 90 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $88,890 | 30 | |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $76,940 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $81,550 goes as far as $83,555 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,555US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,550 a year, 12.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,800 to $135,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 520 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $103,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Management Directors in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $81,550, or $39.21 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 Pennsylvania is 12.6% lower. 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $135,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,800 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 Philadelphia, at $103,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 520 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. 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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