Emergency Management Directors Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,600 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.39
10th percentile $61,050
90th percentile $111,410
Employed locally 30
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,050
    25th
    $64,330
    50th (median)
    $73,600
    75th
    $90,700
    90th
    $111,410

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $106,160
    Industrial Production Managers $115,570
    Financial Managers $123,500
    Sales Managers $122,550
    Food Service Managers $56,760
    Chief Executives $151,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in South Central Wisconsin is $35.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.56 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in South Central Wisconsin is 14.5% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $61,050 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,330.