Emergency Management Directors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $82,570 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.70
10th percentile $56,450
90th percentile $130,380
Employed locally 100
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,450
    25th
    $64,240
    50th (median)
    $82,570
    75th
    $103,200
    90th
    $130,380

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 97% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 3% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $94,130
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,970
    Financial Managers $135,360
    Sales Managers $131,410
    Medical and Health Services Managers $124,050
    Construction Managers $111,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Phoenix, AZ is $39.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $56,450 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,240.