Emergency Management Directors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $128,860 +49.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.95
10th percentile $89,720
90th percentile $196,020
Employed locally 310
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,720
    25th
    $102,420
    50th (median)
    $128,860
    75th
    $161,640
    90th
    $196,020

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 138% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $138,970
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $127,200
    California $126,210
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $125,530

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $127,610
    Sales Managers $126,790
    Financial Managers $171,920
    Managers, All Other $165,340
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $191,410
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $74,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Los Angeles, CA is $61.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.09 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 49.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $89,720 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,420.