Emergency Management Directors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $173,540 +101.5% vs national
Median hourly $83.43
10th percentile $132,650
90th percentile $307,540
Employed locally 50
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $132,650
    25th
    $144,610
    50th (median)
    $173,540
    75th
    $196,180
    90th
    $307,540

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 110% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Management Directors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $185,810
    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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $136,510

    Nearby metros — Emergency Management Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $138,970
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in San Jose, CA is $83.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $147.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in San Jose, CA is 101.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $132,650 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $144,610.