Emergency Management Directors Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $109,450 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $52.62
10th percentile $62,140
90th percentile $140,790
Employed locally 50
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,140
    25th
    $82,380
    50th (median)
    $109,450
    75th
    $130,970
    90th
    $140,790

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Management Directors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $185,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $139,630
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $138,970

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,900
    Construction Managers $134,630
    Financial Managers $119,490
    Managers, All Other $111,320
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,760
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $122,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Alaska is $52.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.69 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Alaska is 27.1% above the national median of $86,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Management Directors in Alaska?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $62,140 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,380.