Emergency Services Program Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Emergency Services Program Director make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Services Program Director in the United States is $152,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, an Emergency Services Program Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $186,610
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $135,604 to $170,322
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,283
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Emergency Services Program Director Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $170,322 $14,194 $3,275 $82
Average $152,432 $12,703 $2,931 $73
25th Percentile $135,604 $11,300 $2,608 $65
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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Services Program Director Salaries

An Emergency Services Program Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Emergency Services Program Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency Services Program Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $140,690
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $142,216
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $144,250
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,793
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,336
Levels Salary
Entry Level Emergency Services Program Director$140,690
Intermediate Level Emergency Services Program Director$142,216
Senior Level Emergency Services Program Director$144,250
Specialist Level Emergency Services Program Director$146,793
Expert Level Emergency Services Program Director$149,336
$140,690 0 yr
$142,216 < 2 yrs
$144,250 2-4 yrs
$146,793 5-8 yrs
$149,336 > 8 yrs
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How Do Emergency Services Program Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Emergency Services Program Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $168,773.
  • California: $168,132.
  • Massachusetts: $165,892.

Top Paying Cities for Emergency Services Program Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $192,262
  • San Francisco: $190,372
  • Oakland: $186,150

What Skills Can Increase an Emergency Services Program Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.4% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Illustration (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Using creative artwork to explain or depict a particular meaning to come across the viewer's mind.
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Leadership 10.4%
Microsoft Office 1.98%
Illustration 1.49%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Emergency Services Program Director's salary.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Organizational Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Influencing
 $172,248
13%
Organizational Communications
 $166,151
9%
Innovation
 $164,627
8%
Clinical Care
 $161,578
6%
Coaching
 $160,054
5%
Strategic Planning
 $160,054
5%
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How Education impacts an Emergency Services Program Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Emergency Services Program Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Emergency Services Program Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $155,926 and $166,837).

Emergency Services Program Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Emergency Services Program Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 6.0%
Associates 11.2%
Bachelors 32.1%
Masters 43.3%
Doctorate 6.7%
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Emergency Services Program Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Services Program Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$135,604
Average $152,432/year
$170,322
$11,300
Average $12,703/month
$14,194
$2,608
Average $2,931/week
$3,275
$65
Average $73/hour
$82
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $170,322 $14,194 $3,275 $82
Average $152,432 $12,703 $2,931 $73
25th Percentile $135,604 $11,300 $2,608 $65

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Salary Trends for Emergency Services Program Director

Salaries for an Emergency Services Program Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $154,570 in 2023 to around $153,001 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Emergency Services Program Director salary trends, .

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