Emergency Management Directors Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $90,240 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $43.39
10th percentile $60,300
90th percentile $160,930
Employed locally 140
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,300
    25th
    $67,220
    50th (median)
    $90,240
    75th
    $114,810
    90th
    $160,930

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 109% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 9% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $83,320
    Knoxville, TN $79,290

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$108,380
    Financial Managers$140,440
    Managers, All Other$98,800
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$158,360
    Medical and Health Services Managers$115,970
    Sales Managers$134,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Nashville, TN is $43.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Nashville, TN is 4.8% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $60,300 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,220.