SOC 11-9161 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Emergency Management Directors is $86,133 per year ($41.41/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $64,459 and $119,683 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $160,410 per year. There are approximately 12,570 emergency management directors employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $24.64 | $51,251 |
| P25 | $30.99 | $64,459 |
| P50MEDIAN | $41.41 | $86,133 |
| P75 | $57.54 | $119,683 |
| P90 | $77.12 | $160,410 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Emergency Management Directors is $86,133 per year ($41.41/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $64,459 and $119,683 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Emergency Management Directors is $160,410 per year ($77.12/hr). The 75th percentile is $119,683 per year.
Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn approximately $51,251 per year ($24.64/hr). The 25th percentile is $64,459 per year.
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