What are the main factors that influence an Emergency Manager'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 Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Emergency Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Emergency Manager's salary?

An Emergency Manager's salary grows with experience: a Safety Technician II (1-3 years)earns $65,916, a Safety Technician III (3-5 years)earns $73,098, a Emergency Manager (5-7 years)earns $86,286, a Safety Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,193, a Safety Manager (7+ years)earns $100,312,

What are the highest paying states for an Emergency Manager?

Emergency Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Emergency Manager roles are District of Columbia $93,261, California $92,907, Massachusetts $91,669. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Emergency Manager roles make?

Salaries for Emergency Manager level roles vary by specialization: Emergency Management Manager: $151,016; Emergency Services Manager: $120,802; Emergency Response Manager: $118,707; Nursing Senior Manager - Emergency Room: $114,568; Emergency Room Manager: $104,000.

Emergency Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Emergency Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Manager in Delaware is $85,301 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,935
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,108 to $95,578
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,187

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Emergency Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,578	$7,965	$1,838	$46
Average	$85,301	$7,108	$1,640	$41
25th Percentile	$71,108	$5,926	$1,367	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Manager Salaries

An Emergency Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency Manager'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): $65,916
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,098
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,286
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,193
Expert (over 8 years): $100,312

Levels	Salary
Safety Te... Level Emergency Manager	$65,916
Safety Te... Level Emergency Manager	$73,098
Emergency... Level Emergency Manager	$86,286
Safety Su... Level Emergency Manager	$91,193
Safety Ma... Level Emergency Manager	$100,312

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

District of Columbia: $93,261.
California: $92,907.
Massachusetts: $91,669.

District of Columbia $93,261 California $92,907 Massachusetts $91,669 Washington $91,332 New Jersey $91,298 Alaska $91,180 Connecticut $90,018 New York $89,546

Hawaii $88,038 Rhode Island $87,331 Maryland $86,851 Minnesota $86,194 Colorado $85,941 Illinois $85,857 Oregon $85,537 Delaware $85,301

New Hampshire $85,153 Virginia $84,821 Pennsylvania $83,852 Nevada $83,364 North Dakota $83,203 Michigan $82,951 Wisconsin $82,858 Vermont $82,673

Texas $82,159 Maine $82,125 Arizona $82,075 Ohio $82,016 Georgia $81,241 Indiana $80,853 Wyoming $80,778 Utah $80,660

Iowa $80,609 Kansas $80,205 Louisiana $80,087 North Carolina $80,045 Missouri $80,028 Florida $79,699 Montana $79,523 Nebraska $79,354

Kentucky $79,261 South Carolina $78,925 Tennessee $78,714 Idaho $78,630 New Mexico $78,015 Oklahoma $77,880 Alabama $77,383 South Dakota $76,549

Arkansas $76,094 West Virginia $75,850 Mississippi $75,117

Top Paying Cities for Emergency Managers

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:

Lincoln: $84,917
Little Creek: $85,538
Magnolia: $85,415

Lincoln, DE $84,917 Little Creek, DE $85,538 Magnolia, DE $85,415 Milford, DE $85,132 Marydel, DE $85,272 Millsboro, DE $84,560 Millville, DE $84,691 Milton, DE $84,838

Nassau, DE $84,899 Ocean View, DE $84,677 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,839 Seaford, DE $84,887 Selbyville, DE $84,536 Smyrna, DE $85,597 Viola, DE $85,203 Woodside, DE $85,432

Bear, DE $85,235 Newark, DE $85,203 Claymont, DE $85,377 Delaware City, DE $85,288 Hockessin, DE $85,196 Kirkwood, DE $85,272 Middletown, DE $85,305 Montchanin, DE $85,215

New Castle, DE $85,228 Odessa, DE $85,347 Port Penn, DE $85,404 Rockland, DE $85,223 Saint Georges, DE $85,278 Townsend, DE $85,409 Winterthur, DE $85,233 Lewes, DE $84,870

Wilmington, DE $85,200 Dover, DE $85,538 Dover Afb, DE $85,088 Bethany Beach, DE $84,587 Bethel, DE $84,675 Bridgeville, DE $84,875 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,297 Cheswold, DE $85,511

Clayton, DE $85,513 Dagsboro, DE $84,528 Delmar, DE $84,393 Ellendale, DE $84,649 Felton, DE $85,126 Fenwick Island, DE $84,547 Frankford, DE $84,400 Frederica, DE $85,210

Georgetown, DE $84,496 Greenwood, DE $84,888 Harbeson, DE $84,587 Harrington, DE $85,018 Hartly, DE $85,282 Houston, DE $84,897 Kenton, DE $85,517 Laurel, DE $84,446

Yorklyn, DE $85,221

Emergency Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Emergency Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Emergency Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Emergency Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Emergency Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$102,361	$49.0	20%

Emergency Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Manager'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$71,108

Average $85,301/year

$95,578

$5,926

Average $7,108/month

$7,965

$1,367

Average $1,640/week

$1,838

$34

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,578	$7,965	$1,838	$46
Average	$85,301	$7,108	$1,640	$41
25th Percentile	$71,108	$5,926	$1,367	$34

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