Emergency Management Directors Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $110,550 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.15
10th percentile $59,250
90th percentile $152,920
Employed locally 30
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,250
    25th
    $80,160
    50th (median)
    $110,550
    75th
    $129,490
    90th
    $152,920

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 175% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 75% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $138,970

    Nearby metros — Emergency Management Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $117,530
    Jacksonville, FL $105,600
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $104,730
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $100,150
    Florida $95,360
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $89,680

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $90,840
    Managers, All Other $93,950
    Financial Managers $101,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $104,000
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $127,210
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $58,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Tallahassee, FL is $53.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.52 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Tallahassee, FL is 28.4% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $59,250 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,160.