Emergency Management Directors Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,220 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.68
10th percentile $57,000
90th percentile $116,850
Employed locally 40
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,000
    25th
    $69,340
    50th (median)
    $74,220
    75th
    $96,220
    90th
    $116,850

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$88,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers$95,330
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$78,990
    Construction Managers$96,310
    Managers, All Other$101,460
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$53,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Eastern North Carolina is $35.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.46 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Eastern North Carolina is 13.8% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $57,000 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,340.