Emergency Management Directors Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,520 -35.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.69
10th percentile $32,720
90th percentile $87,360
Employed locally 110
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,720
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $55,520
    75th
    $67,670
    90th
    $87,360

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,220
    Medical and Health Services Managers $95,420
    Financial Managers $121,800
    Chief Executives $125,520
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $83,560
    Industrial Production Managers $118,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Kansas is $26.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Kansas is 35.5% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $32,720 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.