Emergency Management Directors Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $96,130 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.22
10th percentile $60,680
90th percentile $131,730
Employed locally 40
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,680
    25th
    $62,260
    50th (median)
    $96,130
    75th
    $123,760
    90th
    $131,730

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 117% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 17% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $86,980
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240
    Wisconsin $79,150
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $77,720
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $77,060

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$101,900
    Financial Managers$132,490
    Medical and Health Services Managers$121,120
    Sales Managers$125,570
    Industrial Production Managers$126,140
    Construction Managers$104,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Charleston, SC is $46.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Charleston, SC is 11.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $60,680 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,260.