Emergency Management Directors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $112,190 +30.3% vs national
Median hourly $53.94
10th percentile $92,950
90th percentile $175,780
Employed locally 90
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,950
    25th
    $97,310
    50th (median)
    $112,190
    75th
    $142,570
    90th
    $175,780

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 110% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 10% 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
    District of Columbia $185,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $139,630
    New Mexico $111,980
    Colorado $109,710
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $107,250

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $137,950
    Managers, All Other $168,230
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $183,050
    Financial Managers $177,470
    Construction Managers $124,850
    Sales Managers $176,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Denver, CO is $53.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Denver, CO is 30.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $92,950 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,310.