Emergency Management Directors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $101,870 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.97
10th percentile $62,510
90th percentile $168,710
Employed locally 260
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,510
    25th
    $76,030
    50th (median)
    $101,870
    75th
    $130,010
    90th
    $168,710

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 127% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 27% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $96,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $91,600
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $90,820
    Corpus Christi, TX $82,570

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Houston, TX is $48.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Houston, TX is 18.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $62,510 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,030.