Emergency Management Directors Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Emergency Management Directors in California earn a median salary of $135,179 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +56.9% vs the national median of $86,130. An estimated 920 emergency management directors are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $100,740 to $173,540 depending on location.
$135,179
Avg median salary in California
$173,540
Highest paying metro
$100,740
Lowest paying metro
920
Employed in California
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Emergency Management Directors salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $173,540 | $144,610 | $196,180 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $156,950 | $121,380 | $191,920 | 150 |
| San Diego, CA | $138,970 | $103,430 | $141,800 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,860 | $102,420 | $161,640 | 310 |
| Riverside, CA | $127,200 | $104,900 | $145,060 | 70 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $119,990 | $105,320 | $121,960 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,740 | $91,600 | $127,740 | 260 |