Emergency Management Directors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $138,970 +61.3% vs national
Median hourly $66.81
10th percentile $90,380
90th percentile $165,500
Employed locally 50
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,380
    25th
    $103,430
    50th (median)
    $138,970
    75th
    $141,800
    90th
    $165,500

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 136% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 36% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $136,510

    Nearby metros — Emergency Management Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $128,860
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $127,200
    California $126,210
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $125,530

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in San Diego, CA is $66.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.24 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in San Diego, CA is 61.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $90,380 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,430.