What are the main factors that influence an Emergency Management Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Emergency Management Director?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Emergency Management Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Emergency Management Director's salary?

An Emergency Management Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $131,507 for beginners, reaching about $134,835 at mid-level, and approach $139,589 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Emergency Management Director?

Emergency Management Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Emergency Management Director roles are District of Columbia $163,189, California $162,570, Massachusetts $160,403. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Emergency Management Director roles make?

Salaries for Emergency Management Director level roles vary by specialization: Emergency Room Director: $151,871; Emergency Management Manager: $151,053; Emergency Services Administrative Director: $150,130; Emergency Services Director: $150,126; Director Of Emergency Management: $148,387.

Emergency Management Director Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Emergency Management Director make in North Carolina?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Management Director in North Carolina is $140,064 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $169,560
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,951 to $155,503
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,370

10% $107,370

50% (Median) $140,064

90% $169,560

Emergency Management Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,503	$12,959	$2,990	$75
Average	$140,064	$11,672	$2,694	$67
25th Percentile	$122,951	$10,246	$2,364	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Management Director Salaries

An Emergency Management 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Emergency Management Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency Management 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): $131,507
Early Career (1-2 years): $132,934
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,835
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,212
Expert (over 8 years): $139,589

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Emergency Management Director	$131,507
Intermediate Level Emergency Management Director	$132,934
Senior Level Emergency Management Director	$134,835
Specialist Level Emergency Management Director	$137,212
Expert Level Emergency Management Director	$139,589

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How Do Emergency Management 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 Management Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $163,189.
California: $162,570.
Massachusetts: $160,403.

District of Columbia $163,189 California $162,570 Massachusetts $160,403 Washington $159,814 New Jersey $159,755 Alaska $159,549 Connecticut $157,515 New York $156,689

Hawaii $154,051 Rhode Island $152,813 Maryland $151,973 Minnesota $150,823 Colorado $150,381 Illinois $150,234 Oregon $149,674 Delaware $149,261

New Hampshire $149,001 Virginia $148,421 Pennsylvania $146,726 Nevada $145,871 North Dakota $145,591 Michigan $145,149 Wisconsin $144,987 Vermont $144,662

Texas $143,763 Maine $143,704 Arizona $143,616 Ohio $143,513 Georgia $142,157 Indiana $141,479 Wyoming $141,346 Utah $141,140

Iowa $141,051 Kansas $140,344 Louisiana $140,137 North Carolina $140,064 Missouri $140,034 Florida $139,459 Montana $139,150 Nebraska $138,855

Kentucky $138,693 South Carolina $138,103 Tennessee $137,735 Idaho $137,588 New Mexico $136,512 Oklahoma $136,276 Alabama $135,406 South Dakota $133,947

Arkansas $133,151 West Virginia $132,724 Mississippi $131,442

Top Paying Cities for Emergency Management 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:

Morven: $133,632
Mount Holly: $141,757
Mount Mourne: $139,748

Morven, NC $133,632 Mount Holly, NC $141,757 Mount Mourne, NC $139,748 Mount Pleasant, NC $137,838 Mount Ulla, NC $137,807 Newell, NC $142,419 New London, NC $136,627 Norwood, NC $136,578

Oakboro, NC $138,220 Paw Creek, NC $142,438 Peachland, NC $135,452 Pineville, NC $142,098 Polkton, NC $137,496 Polkville, NC $137,005 Richfield, NC $137,257 Rockwell, NC $137,856

Rutherfordton, NC $135,781 Salisbury, NC $138,089 Warsaw, NC $133,729 Roaring River, NC $134,207 Ronda, NC $134,588 Rutherford College, NC $135,741 Scottville, NC $132,249 Sherrills Ford, NC $138,634

Sparta, NC $133,042 State Road, NC $134,518 Stony Point, NC $135,782 Sugar Grove, NC $132,255 Taylorsville, NC $134,941 Terrell, NC $139,036 Thurmond, NC $134,044 Todd, NC $132,260

Traphill, NC $133,651 Turnersburg, NC $136,195 Union Grove, NC $134,690 Valdese, NC $135,490 Valle Crucis, NC $132,441 Vilas, NC $132,161 Warrensville, NC $132,380 West Jefferson, NC $132,405

Wilkesboro, NC $133,828 Zionville, NC $132,258 Scotts, NC $135,683 Alexander, NC $135,574 Almond, NC $133,343 Arden, NC $135,570 Bakersville, NC $132,507 Balsam, NC $134,124

Balsam Grove, NC $134,522 Barnardsville, NC $135,066 Bat Cave, NC $135,135 Black Mountain, NC $135,197 Brevard, NC $134,746 Bryson City, NC $133,453 Burnsville, NC $134,199 Candler, NC $135,495

Canton, NC $134,966 Cashiers, NC $133,828 Cedar Mountain, NC $135,141 Cherokee, NC $133,848 Chimney Rock, NC $135,088 Clyde, NC $134,778 Columbus, NC $136,451 Cullowhee, NC $134,124

Dana, NC $135,036 Gaston, NC $134,036 Greenville, NC $132,596 Grimesland, NC $132,068 Halifax, NC $132,470 Hamilton, NC $132,065 Shelby, NC $138,083 Spencer, NC $138,093

Spindale, NC $135,924 Stanfield, NC $139,507 Stanley, NC $141,212 Troutman, NC $137,471 Union Mills, NC $134,575 Vale, NC $138,323 Waco, NC $139,903 Wadesboro, NC $135,045

Waxhaw, NC $140,062 Wingate, NC $139,028 Charlotte, NC $142,451 Dillsboro, NC $133,554 East Flat Rock, NC $134,973 Edneyville, NC $135,111 Enka, NC $135,776 Etowah, NC $135,073

Fairview, NC $135,430 Flat Rock, NC $134,983 Fletcher, NC $135,443 Fontana Dam, NC $133,789 Franklin, NC $132,849 Gerton, NC $135,312 Glenville, NC $133,501 Glenwood, NC $134,610

Hazelwood, NC $134,463 Hendersonville, NC $134,970 Green Mountain, NC $132,295 Highlands, NC $133,418 Horse Shoe, NC $135,224 Hot Springs, NC $134,366 Lake Junaluska, NC $134,613 Lake Lure, NC $135,079

Lake Toxaway, NC $134,429 Leicester, NC $135,378 Little Switzerland, NC $133,744 Lynn, NC $135,344 Maggie Valley, NC $134,055 Marion, NC $134,970 Marshall, NC $134,520 Mars Hill, NC $134,604

Micaville, NC $133,742 Mill Spring, NC $135,035 Montreat, NC $135,256 Mountain Home, NC $135,254 Mills River, NC $135,272 Naples, NC $135,313 Nebo, NC $134,279 Old Fort, NC $134,945

Otto, NC $132,700 Penland, NC $133,340 Penrose, NC $134,846 Pisgah Forest, NC $134,974 Ridgecrest, NC $135,215 Robbinsville, NC $133,334 Rosman, NC $134,691 Saluda, NC $134,976

Sapphire, NC $133,972 Scaly Mountain, NC $133,144 Skyland, NC $135,633 Spruce Pine, NC $133,534 Hassell, NC $132,201 Tryon, NC $135,882 Tuckasegee, NC $133,645 Tuxedo, NC $135,147

Waynesville, NC $133,676 Weaverville, NC $135,468 Webster, NC $133,711 Whittier, NC $133,387 Zirconia, NC $135,188 Asheville, NC $135,863 Andrews, NC $133,073 Brasstown, NC $132,526

Culberson, NC $132,394 Hayesville, NC $132,624 Marble, NC $132,952 Murphy, NC $132,538 Warne, NC $132,529 Whitsett, NC $137,120 Henrico, NC $133,931 Hobgood, NC $132,260

Hollister, NC $135,698 Jackson, NC $132,094 Jamesville, NC $131,851 Kelford, NC $132,379 Lewiston Woodville, NC $131,779 Littleton, NC $134,155 Lucama, NC $138,964 Macclesfield, NC $134,867

Margarettsville, NC $133,567 Milwaukee, NC $133,536 Murfreesboro, NC $134,196 Nashville, NC $137,499 Oak City, NC $131,778 Pantego, NC $131,717 Parmele, NC $132,208 Pendleton, NC $133,929

Pikeville, NC $136,681 Pinetops, NC $135,082 Pinetown, NC $131,729 Pleasant Hill, NC $134,006 Potecasi, NC $133,185 Red Oak, NC $137,061 Rich Square, NC $132,380 Roanoke Rapids, NC $133,293

Robersonville, NC $131,935 Roxobel, NC $132,646 Saratoga, NC $136,304 Scotland Neck, NC $132,106 Scranton, NC $131,646 Seaboard, NC $133,325 Severn, NC $133,974 Sharpsburg, NC $137,103

Simpson, NC $132,457 Sims, NC $139,670 Speed, NC $133,213 Spring Hope, NC $139,679 Stantonsburg, NC $135,837 Stokes, NC $131,885 Swanquarter, NC $131,651 Tarboro, NC $133,772

Tillery, NC $132,121 Walstonburg, NC $135,101 Washington, NC $132,100 Weldon, NC $132,973 Whitakers, NC $134,902 Williamston, NC $132,019 Wilson, NC $137,412 Woodland, NC $133,123

Elizabeth City, NC $135,577 Ahoskie, NC $133,800 Avon, NC $132,158 Aydlett, NC $135,974 Barco, NC $136,210 Belvidere, NC $135,442 Buxton, NC $132,224 Camden, NC $135,832

Cofield, NC $134,162 Coinjock, NC $136,326 Colerain, NC $133,465 Columbia, NC $132,090 Corapeake, NC $136,476 Corolla, NC $135,927 Creswell, NC $131,867 Currituck, NC $136,985

Durants Neck, NC $134,538 Edenton, NC $133,778 Eure, NC $134,826 Frisco, NC $132,262 Gates, NC $135,913 Gatesville, NC $134,973 Grandy, NC $135,122 Harbinger, NC $133,987

Harrellsville, NC $134,341 Hatteras, NC $132,280 Hertford, NC $134,485 Hobbsville, NC $135,642 Jarvisburg, NC $134,410 Kill Devil Hills, NC $133,558 Kitty Hawk, NC $134,127 Knotts Island, NC $137,666

Swannanoa, NC $135,592 Sylva, NC $133,649 Vaughan, NC $134,512 Wake Forest, NC $142,521 Warrenton, NC $136,196 Wendell, NC $142,732 Willow Spring, NC $142,213 Wilsons Mills, NC $141,289

Wise, NC $135,160 Youngsville, NC $141,832 Zebulon, NC $141,821 Raleigh, NC $144,544 Durham, NC $140,960 Rocky Mount, NC $135,806 Aulander, NC $133,041 Aurora, NC $131,764

Bailey, NC $139,734 Bath, NC $131,959 Battleboro, NC $135,389 Belhaven, NC $131,792 Bellarthur, NC $133,428 Bethel, NC $132,489 Black Creek, NC $137,449 Blounts Creek, NC $131,814

Castalia, NC $138,263 Chocowinity, NC $131,997 Como, NC $134,675 Conetoe, NC $133,465 Conway, NC $133,641 Edward, NC $131,903 Elm City, NC $136,752 Enfield, NC $134,125

Engelhard, NC $131,676 Everetts, NC $132,217 Fairfield, NC $131,663 Falkland, NC $133,954 Farmville, NC $134,226 Fountain, NC $134,491 Fremont, NC $136,874 White Oak, NC $132,355

Wilmington, NC $135,023 Ash, NC $133,756 Atkinson, NC $134,120 Bolivia, NC $134,400 Bolton, NC $133,913 Brunswick, NC $133,054 Burgaw, NC $134,159 Carolina Beach, NC $134,703

Castle Hayne, NC $135,023 Cerro Gordo, NC $132,268 Chadbourn, NC $132,525 Clarendon, NC $132,719 Clarkton, NC $132,691 Council, NC $133,160 Currie, NC $134,621 Delco, NC $134,373

Evergreen, NC $132,386 Fair Bluff, NC $132,299 Garland, NC $133,010 Hallsboro, NC $132,907 Hampstead, NC $134,260 Harrells, NC $132,795 Holly Ridge, NC $133,797 Ivanhoe, NC $133,238

Kelly, NC $133,422 Kure Beach, NC $134,479 Lake Waccamaw, NC $133,499 Leland, NC $134,924 Longwood, NC $133,340 Magnolia, NC $133,223 Maple Hill, NC $133,621 Nakina, NC $132,960

Riegelwood, NC $134,190 Rocky Point, NC $134,604 Rose Hill, NC $133,310 Shallotte, NC $133,828 Sneads Ferry, NC $133,520 Southport, NC $134,404 Supply, NC $134,059 Tabor City, NC $132,761

Teachey, NC $133,540 Oak Island, NC $134,179 Wallace, NC $133,330 Calabash, NC $133,446 Sunset Beach, NC $133,461 Ocean Isle Beach, NC $133,524 Whiteville, NC $132,777 Willard, NC $133,692

Winnabow, NC $134,899 Wrightsville Beach, NC $134,979 Kinston, NC $132,441 Albertson, NC $132,802 Alliance, NC $132,408 Arapahoe, NC $132,069 Atlantic, NC $132,080 Atlantic Beach, NC $132,423

Ayden, NC $132,196 Bayboro, NC $131,935 Beaufort, NC $132,124 Beulaville, NC $133,470 Bridgeton, NC $132,298 Cedar Island, NC $131,523 Chinquapin, NC $133,335 Comfort, NC $132,411

Cove City, NC $131,950 Davis, NC $132,124 Deep Run, NC $132,579 Dover, NC $131,879 Ernul, NC $131,814 Gloucester, NC $132,277 Grantsboro, NC $131,950 Grifton, NC $132,127

Harkers Island, NC $132,426 Havelock, NC $132,173 Cherry Point, NC $132,687 Hobucken, NC $131,699 Hookerton, NC $133,431 Hubert, NC $133,135 Jacksonville, NC $133,570 Camp Lejeune, NC $133,812

Garysburg, NC $133,321 Manns Harbor, NC $131,574 Townsville, NC $135,496 Manteo, NC $132,708 Maple, NC $136,607 Merry Hill, NC $133,066 Moyock, NC $137,263 Nags Head, NC $132,282

Ocracoke, NC $132,130 Plymouth, NC $132,033 Point Harbor, NC $134,223 Poplar Branch, NC $135,655 Powells Point, NC $134,108 Powellsville, NC $133,714 Rodanthe, NC $131,940 Roduco, NC $135,552

Yanceyville, NC $135,937 Greensboro, NC $137,190 Angier, NC $140,621 Apex, NC $142,117 Bahama, NC $139,259 Benson, NC $138,448 Broadway, NC $136,372 Buies Creek, NC $137,981

Bullock, NC $135,347 Bunn, NC $140,790 Butner, NC $140,241 Carrboro, NC $139,134 Cary, NC $143,664 Chapel Hill, NC $139,141 Clayton, NC $142,534 Coats, NC $138,543

Creedmoor, NC $140,914 Four Oaks, NC $138,006 Franklinton, NC $140,385 Fuquay Varina, NC $140,958 Garner, NC $143,461 Goldsboro, NC $136,382 Henderson, NC $137,850 Holly Springs, NC $141,800

Hurdle Mills, NC $135,955 Kenly, NC $139,309 Kipling, NC $139,653 Kittrell, NC $139,744 Knightdale, NC $143,735 Lillington, NC $136,783 Louisburg, NC $139,694 Macon, NC $134,882

Mamers, NC $136,767 Manson, NC $135,445 Micro, NC $139,513 Middleburg, NC $136,410 Middlesex, NC $140,891 Moncure, NC $138,606 Morrisville, NC $142,938 New Hill, NC $140,587

Norlina, NC $135,938 Oxford, NC $137,050 Pine Level, NC $139,283 Princeton, NC $137,602 Ridgeway, NC $136,087 Rolesville, NC $142,724 Rougemont, NC $137,963 Roxboro, NC $135,680

Selma, NC $140,236 Smithfield, NC $139,813 Stem, NC $139,390 Stovall, NC $136,513 Alamance, NC $136,792 Altamahaw, NC $136,689 Asheboro, NC $136,472 Bear Creek, NC $135,125

Bennett, NC $135,240 Biscoe, NC $133,767 Blanch, NC $134,923 Bonlee, NC $135,750 Browns Summit, NC $137,028 Burlington, NC $136,855 Bynum, NC $138,230 Candor, NC $133,251

Cedar Falls, NC $136,780 Cedar Grove, NC $136,327 Climax, NC $137,076 Colfax, NC $137,449 Cumnock, NC $136,159 Denton, NC $136,204 Eagle Springs, NC $133,431 Efland, NC $136,774

Elon, NC $136,574 Ether, NC $134,571 Franklinville, NC $136,702 Gibsonville, NC $136,942 Goldston, NC $134,643 Graham, NC $136,705 Gulf, NC $135,863 Haw River, NC $136,603

Highfalls, NC $134,544 High Point, NC $138,516 Roper, NC $132,420 Salvo, NC $132,366 Shawboro, NC $136,307 Shiloh, NC $134,742 South Mills, NC $136,964 Stumpy Point, NC $131,698

Sunbury, NC $136,179 Tyner, NC $134,462 Wanchese, NC $132,239 Waves, NC $132,271 Windsor, NC $132,180 Winfall, NC $135,035 Winton, NC $134,674 Albemarle, NC $136,540

Alexis, NC $140,848 Ansonville, NC $136,460 Badin, NC $136,109 Barium Springs, NC $137,097 Belmont, NC $141,986 Bessemer City, NC $141,605 Boiling Springs, NC $137,182 Bostic, NC $134,966

Caroleen, NC $136,727 Casar, NC $136,469 Cherryville, NC $139,846 China Grove, NC $138,005 Cliffside, NC $136,966 Concord, NC $139,221 Cornelius, NC $140,687 Cramerton, NC $142,023

Crouse, NC $140,329 Dallas, NC $141,726 Davidson, NC $140,157 Denver, NC $140,229 Earl, NC $138,652 East Spencer, NC $138,092 Ellenboro, NC $136,126 Faith, NC $138,133

Fallston, NC $138,578 Forest City, NC $136,378 Gastonia, NC $142,291 Huntersville, NC $141,622 Gold Hill, NC $137,523 Granite Quarry, NC $138,105 Grover, NC $139,353 Harris, NC $136,734

Harrisburg, NC $141,591 Henrietta, NC $136,890 High Shoals, NC $141,060 Indian Trail, NC $141,197 Iron Station, NC $140,304 Kannapolis, NC $138,669 Kings Mountain, NC $140,811 Landis, NC $138,111

Lattimore, NC $136,970 Lawndale, NC $137,793 Lilesville, NC $133,583 Lincolnton, NC $139,952 Locust, NC $138,609 Lowell, NC $142,224 Mc Adenville, NC $142,014 Mc Farlan, NC $133,483

Marshville, NC $138,504 Matthews, NC $141,452 Midland, NC $140,431 Mineral Springs, NC $140,052 Misenheimer, NC $137,322 Monroe, NC $140,154 Mooresboro, NC $137,072 Mooresville, NC $138,361

Hillsborough, NC $137,392 Jackson Springs, NC $133,390 Jamestown, NC $138,413 Julian, NC $137,082 Kernersville, NC $136,961 Eden, NC $135,511 Leasburg, NC $134,858 Lexington, NC $136,804

Liberty, NC $136,781 Linwood, NC $137,748 Mc Leansville, NC $137,231 Mebane, NC $136,519 Milton, NC $134,650 Mount Gilead, NC $134,481 Oak Ridge, NC $136,893 Pelham, NC $135,610

Pittsboro, NC $137,262 Pleasant Garden, NC $137,300 Prospect Hill, NC $135,868 Providence, NC $135,431 Ramseur, NC $136,180 Randleman, NC $137,087 Reidsville, NC $136,416 Robbins, NC $134,414

Ruffin, NC $135,729 Sanford, NC $136,507 Saxapahaw, NC $136,768 Seagrove, NC $135,209 Sedalia, NC $137,197 Semora, NC $134,248 Siler City, NC $136,111 Snow Camp, NC $136,647

Sophia, NC $137,113 Southmont, NC $137,428 Staley, NC $136,503 Star, NC $134,414 Stokesdale, NC $136,512 Summerfield, NC $136,955 Swepsonville, NC $136,669 Thomasville, NC $137,530

Trinity, NC $137,333 Troy, NC $134,628 Wallburg, NC $137,204 Welcome, NC $136,737 Wentworth, NC $136,046 West End, NC $133,851 Topton, NC $132,825 Advance, NC $136,426

Ararat, NC $135,309 Belews Creek, NC $136,568 Bethania, NC $136,799 Boonville, NC $135,554 Clemmons, NC $136,566 Cleveland, NC $137,474 Cooleemee, NC $137,455 Danbury, NC $135,652

Dobson, NC $134,803 East Bend, NC $136,105 Germanton, NC $136,375 Hamptonville, NC $135,310 King, NC $136,114 Lawsonville, NC $135,361 Lewisville, NC $136,406 Lowgap, NC $133,981

Madison, NC $135,924 Mayodan, NC $135,545 Mocksville, NC $136,338 Mount Airy, NC $134,920 White Plains, NC $135,101 Pfafftown, NC $136,485 Pilot Mountain, NC $135,504 Pine Hall, NC $136,021

Pinnacle, NC $135,835 Rural Hall, NC $136,513 Sandy Ridge, NC $135,396 Siloam, NC $135,588 Stoneville, NC $135,540 Toast, NC $134,918 Tobaccoville, NC $136,322 Walkertown, NC $136,721

Walnut Cove, NC $136,251 Westfield, NC $135,392 Woodleaf, NC $137,487 Yadkinville, NC $135,899 Winston Salem, NC $136,867 Tarawa Terrace, NC $133,557 Midway Park, NC $133,319 Mccutcheon Field, NC $133,695

La Grange, NC $134,369 Lowland, NC $131,636 Marshallberg, NC $132,361 Maury, NC $134,152 Maysville, NC $132,486 Merritt, NC $131,814 Morehead City, NC $132,548 New Bern, NC $132,254

Newport, NC $132,214 Oriental, NC $132,005 Pink Hill, NC $133,002 Pollocksville, NC $131,862 Richlands, NC $133,456 Salter Path, NC $132,482 Sealevel, NC $131,850 Seven Springs, NC $133,694

Smyrna, NC $131,978 Snow Hill, NC $134,543 Stacy, NC $131,878 Stella, NC $132,774 Stonewall, NC $132,411 Swansboro, NC $132,865 Trenton, NC $132,043 Vanceboro, NC $132,009

Vandemere, NC $132,162 Williston, NC $131,997 Winterville, NC $132,970 Emerald Isle, NC $132,601 Hickory, NC $136,205 Banner Elk, NC $132,479 Blowing Rock, NC $132,519 Boomer, NC $133,386

Boone, NC $132,659 Catawba, NC $137,823 Claremont, NC $137,162 Collettsville, NC $132,408 Connellys Springs, NC $136,186 Conover, NC $136,916 Creston, NC $132,081 Crossnore, NC $132,968

Crumpler, NC $132,400 Deep Gap, NC $132,313 Drexel, NC $135,219 Elkin, NC $135,132 Elk Park, NC $132,305 Ennice, NC $133,564 Ferguson, NC $132,572 Statesville, NC $136,112

Fleetwood, NC $132,358 Glade Valley, NC $133,549 Glen Alpine, NC $134,364 Glendale Springs, NC $132,261 Granite Falls, NC $135,210 Grassy Creek, NC $132,338 Lenoir, NC $134,084 Harmony, NC $135,707

Hays, NC $133,464 Hiddenite, NC $134,784 Hildebran, NC $136,366 Hudson, NC $134,952 Jefferson, NC $132,419 Jonas Ridge, NC $133,402 Jonesville, NC $135,132 Lansing, NC $132,417

Laurel Springs, NC $132,466 Linville, NC $132,367 Linville Falls, NC $133,534 Mc Grady, NC $132,858 Maiden, NC $138,873 Millers Creek, NC $132,688 Minneapolis, NC $132,439 Montezuma, NC $132,974

Moravian Falls, NC $133,778 Morganton, NC $134,005 North Wilkesboro, NC $133,904 Newland, NC $132,656 Newton, NC $137,974 Olin, NC $135,481 Patterson, NC $132,852 Pineola, NC $132,815

Piney Creek, NC $132,442 Plumtree, NC $132,647 Purlear, NC $132,444 Icard, NC $136,373 Rhodhiss, NC $135,893 Roaring Gap, NC $133,633 Fayetteville, NC $132,002 Fort Bragg, NC $132,410

Pope Army Airfield, NC $132,693 Aberdeen, NC $133,633 Autryville, NC $132,248 Timberlake, NC $136,426 Barnesville, NC $132,285 Bladenboro, NC $132,383 Bunnlevel, NC $135,089 Calypso, NC $134,625

Cameron, NC $134,233 Carthage, NC $134,186 Clinton, NC $133,549 Cordova, NC $133,409 Cumberland, NC $133,279 Dublin, NC $132,274 Dudley, NC $135,216 Dunn, NC $135,318

Elizabethtown, NC $132,444 Ellerbe, NC $132,907 Erwin, NC $135,412 Fairmont, NC $132,357 Faison, NC $134,246 Falcon, NC $133,106 Gibson, NC $132,709 Godwin, NC $133,050

Hamlet, NC $133,001 Hoffman, NC $133,353 Hope Mills, NC $132,050 Kenansville, NC $133,310 Lakeview, NC $134,173 Laurel Hill, NC $132,951 Laurinburg, NC $132,836 Lemon Springs, NC $135,343

Linden, NC $133,343 Lumber Bridge, NC $132,274 Lumberton, NC $132,227 Marietta, NC $132,442 Marston, NC $132,964 Maxton, NC $132,089 Mount Olive, NC $134,108 Newton Grove, NC $135,287

Norman, NC $133,207 Olivia, NC $135,458 Orrum, NC $132,289 Pinehurst, NC $134,292 Parkton, NC $132,099 Pembroke, NC $132,063 Pinebluff, NC $133,742 Proctorville, NC $132,522

Raeford, NC $132,853 Red Springs, NC $132,565 Rex, NC $132,252 Rockingham, NC $132,982 Roseboro, NC $132,445 Rowland, NC $132,317 Saint Pauls, NC $132,223 Salemburg, NC $132,918

Shannon, NC $132,392 Southern Pines, NC $133,851 Spring Lake, NC $133,057 Stedman, NC $132,077 Tar Heel, NC $132,382 Turkey, NC $133,676 Vass, NC $133,900 Wade, NC $132,280

Wagram, NC $133,045

Emergency Management Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Emergency Management Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Emergency Management Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Emergency Management Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Emergency Management Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$168,077	$81.0	20%

Emergency Management Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Management 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.

$122,951

Average $140,064/year

$155,503

$10,246

Average $11,672/month

$12,959

$2,364

Average $2,694/week

$2,990

$59

Average $67/hour

$75

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$155,503	$12,959	$2,990	$75
Average	$140,064	$11,672	$2,694	$67
25th Percentile	$122,951	$10,246	$2,364	$59

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