Emergency Management Directors Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $136,510 +58.5% vs national
Median hourly $65.63
10th percentile $74,690
90th percentile $218,650
Employed locally 30
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,690
    25th
    $76,050
    50th (median)
    $136,510
    75th
    $172,860
    90th
    $218,650

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 185% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 85% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $112,190
    Jacksonville, FL $105,600

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $92,100
    Managers, All Other $96,550
    Financial Managers $124,820
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,490
    Sales Managers $103,200
    Food Service Managers $60,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Las Vegas, NV is $65.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.12 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Las Vegas, NV is 58.5% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $74,690 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,050.