Emergency Management Directors Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $90,570 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.54
10th percentile $57,910
90th percentile $134,170
Employed locally 60
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,910
    25th
    $69,490
    50th (median)
    $90,570
    75th
    $112,840
    90th
    $134,170

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 113% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 13% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $86,090
    Ohio $85,580
    Cleveland, OH $76,710

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,780
    Financial Managers $136,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,630
    Sales Managers $133,050
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,320
    Construction Managers $101,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Columbus, OH is $43.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Columbus, OH is 5.2% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $57,910 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,490.