Emergency Management Directors Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,350 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.09
10th percentile $56,350
90th percentile $70,690
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,350
    25th
    $56,350
    50th (median)
    $56,350
    75th
    $56,350
    90th
    $70,690

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $82,300
    Financial Managers $120,010
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,810
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $97,150
    Sales Managers $124,610
    Industrial Production Managers $108,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in East Central Illinois is $27.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.98 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in East Central Illinois is 34.6% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $56,350 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,350.