Emergency Management Directors Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $70,750 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.01
10th percentile $55,740
90th percentile $130,020
Employed locally 50
National median $86,130

Compare Emergency Management Directors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Jefferson City, MO stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Emergency Management Directors
in
Jefferson City, MO
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,740
    25th
    $64,430
    50th (median)
    $70,750
    75th
    $91,480
    90th
    $130,020

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 98% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 2% below 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,990
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $107,250
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $101,870
    Kansas City, MO-KS $88,760
    Richmond, VA $84,920

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $74,940
    Managers, All Other $87,420
    Financial Managers $106,000
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $114,930
    Legislators $39,270
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Jefferson City, MO is $34.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.51 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Jefferson City, MO is 17.9% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $55,740 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,430.