Emergency Management Directors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $90,820 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.66
10th percentile $62,500
90th percentile $170,890
Employed locally 270
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,500
    25th
    $77,170
    50th (median)
    $90,820
    75th
    $132,490
    90th
    $170,890

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 104% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Dallas, TX is $43.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Dallas, TX is 5.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $62,500 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,170.