SOC 11-9161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Emergency Management Directors — San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Emergency Management Directors in San Francisco, CA is $161,180 per year, well above 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 San Francisco, CA is $161,180 per year, well above the national median of $93,330. The gap of 72.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $123,540 and $195,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $106,300 and the ninetieth at $213,520.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $173,540. Of the 688 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 77th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,300 | +13.9% |
| 25th | $123,540 | +32.4% |
| Median (50th) | $161,180 | +72.7% |
| 75th | $195,190 | +109.1% |
| 90th | $213,520 | +128.8% |
| Mean | $163,310 | +75.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $173,540 | 50 | |
| 2 | Riverside | $136,270 | 90 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $130,020 | 300 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $117,070 | 60 | |
| 5 | Sacramento | $107,430 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Francisco run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $161,180 buys what $145,601 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 56.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$161,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$145,601US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $161,180 a year, 72.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $106,300 to $213,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $173,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Emergency Management Directors in San Francisco, CA?
The median annual wage is $161,180, or $77.49 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 San Francisco, CA is 72.7% 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 San Francisco, CA earns more than $213,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $106,300 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 San Jose, at $173,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in San Francisco, CA. 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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