Emergency Management Directors Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $57,340 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $80,450
Employed locally 40
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $51,900
    50th (median)
    $57,340
    75th
    $74,970
    90th
    $80,450

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 88% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 12% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,540
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,910
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $138,970
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $127,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $119,990
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $119,070

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $66,510
    Medical and Health Services Managers $90,750
    Financial Managers $100,500
    Managers, All Other $86,490
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $117,800
    Sales Managers $99,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Little Rock, AR is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Little Rock, AR is 33.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,900.