Emergency Management Directors Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $97,350 +13% vs national
Median hourly $46.80
10th percentile $69,980
90th percentile $188,910
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,980
    25th
    $90,710
    50th (median)
    $97,350
    75th
    $188,910
    90th
    $188,910

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 138% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,540
    Syracuse, NY $97,960
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $96,650
    Rochester, NY $82,040
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,290
    Financial Managers $162,660
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,900
    Medical and Health Services Managers $128,330
    Sales Managers $159,870
    Marketing Managers $138,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Buffalo, NY is $46.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Buffalo, NY is 13% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $69,980 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,710.