Emergency Management Directors Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $76,710 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.88
10th percentile $46,500
90th percentile $109,820
Employed locally 40
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,500
    25th
    $60,740
    50th (median)
    $76,710
    75th
    $91,540
    90th
    $109,820

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 112% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 12% 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
    Toledo, OH $98,160
    Columbus, OH $90,570
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $86,090
    Ohio $85,580

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $97,220
    Financial Managers $137,440
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,530
    Sales Managers $127,670
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,220
    Construction Managers $94,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Cleveland, OH is $36.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Cleveland, OH is 10.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $46,500 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,740.