Emergency Management Directors Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $83,280 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.04
10th percentile $58,880
90th percentile $211,730
Employed locally 70
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,880
    25th
    $67,850
    50th (median)
    $83,280
    75th
    $192,350
    90th
    $211,730

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 87% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 13% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Emergency Management Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $93,510
    North Dakota $81,280
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $80,250
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $66,330
    South Dakota $65,710

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $121,930
    Financial Managers $125,360
    Managers, All Other $128,290
    Medical and Health Services Managers $122,780
    Construction Managers $136,400
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $111,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Anchorage, AK is $40.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Anchorage, AK is 3.3% below 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $58,880 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,850.