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

    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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $101,870
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $101,870
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $96,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $91,600
    Corpus Christi, TX $82,570

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,690
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,860
    Sales Managers $137,130
    Financial Managers $164,240
    Managers, All Other $137,680
    Marketing Managers $147,990

    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.