Emergency Management Directors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $96,910 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.59
10th percentile $65,010
90th percentile $168,990
Employed locally 100
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,010
    25th
    $77,950
    50th (median)
    $96,910
    75th
    $135,340
    90th
    $168,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 99% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 1% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $101,870
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,870
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $91,600
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $90,820
    Corpus Christi, TX $82,570

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,300
    Sales Managers $141,430
    Financial Managers $168,100
    Marketing Managers $162,150
    Construction Managers $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Austin, TX is $46.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Austin, TX is 12.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $65,010 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,950.