Emergency Management Directors Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,720 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.36
10th percentile $52,490
90th percentile $98,240
Employed locally 40
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,490
    25th
    $58,330
    50th (median)
    $77,720
    75th
    $84,890
    90th
    $98,240

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,510
    Financial Managers $125,620
    Industrial Production Managers $106,330
    Food Service Managers $51,480
    Sales Managers $117,230
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Northeastern Wisconsin is $37.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.04 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 9.8% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $52,490 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,330.