Emergency Management Directors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $98,240 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.23
10th percentile $48,740
90th percentile $182,250
Employed locally 180
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,740
    25th
    $63,550
    50th (median)
    $98,240
    75th
    $122,360
    90th
    $182,250

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 114% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 14% above 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $136,510
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $97,350
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $86,980
    Michigan $78,160
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $53,500

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$105,760
    Managers, All Other$127,570
    Financial Managers$168,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$171,360
    Sales Managers$156,950
    Marketing Managers$164,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Atlanta, GA is $47.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Atlanta, GA is 14.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $48,740 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,550.