Emergency Management Directors Salary in Southwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,210 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.12
10th percentile $61,470
90th percentile $96,660
Employed locally 30
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,470
    25th
    $63,080
    50th (median)
    $77,210
    75th
    $83,720
    90th
    $96,660

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $91,440
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $92,970
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,890
    Financial Managers $123,970
    Industrial Production Managers $102,290
    Managers, All Other $107,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Southwest Virginia is $37.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.47 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Southwest Virginia is 10.4% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $61,470 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,080.