Emergency Management Directors Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $59,990 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $143,070
Employed locally 80
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $50,580
    50th (median)
    $59,990
    75th
    $98,750
    90th
    $143,070

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 85% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 15% 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
    Tulsa, OK $69,150
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,010
    Oklahoma $59,990
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $55,120
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,410

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $83,990
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,630
    Financial Managers $124,870
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $133,470
    Administrative Services Managers $106,000
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $88,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Oklahoma City, OK is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.83 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 30.3% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,580.