Emergency Management Directors Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $103,710 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.86
10th percentile $65,740
90th percentile $144,530
Employed locally 40
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,740
    25th
    $75,210
    50th (median)
    $103,710
    75th
    $128,680
    90th
    $144,530

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 125% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 25% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $125,530
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $119,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $117,160
    New Mexico $111,980
    New Jersey $108,780
    Connecticut $103,390

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,090
    Financial Managers $135,550
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $137,680
    Medical and Health Services Managers $105,510
    Construction Managers $98,000
    Sales Managers $128,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Omaha, NE-IA is $49.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 20.4% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $65,740 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,210.