Emergency Management Directors Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $119,070 +38.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.24
10th percentile $64,470
90th percentile $161,910
Employed locally 50
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,470
    25th
    $80,270
    50th (median)
    $119,070
    75th
    $158,720
    90th
    $161,910

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$76,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers$102,820
    Financial Managers$128,160
    Industrial Production Managers$100,120
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102,470
    Chief Executives$158,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in South Nebraska is $57.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in South Nebraska is 38.2% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $64,470 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,270.