Emergency Management Directors Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,660 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.30
10th percentile $64,650
90th percentile $114,540
Employed locally 40
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,650
    25th
    $69,850
    50th (median)
    $79,660
    75th
    $91,630
    90th
    $114,540

    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

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $82,570
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $79,830
    Industrial Production Managers $107,770
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,400
    Construction Managers $100,090
    Managers, All Other $99,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Central North Carolina is $38.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.28 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Central North Carolina is 7.5% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $64,650 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,850.