Emergency Management Directors Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $69,150 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.25
10th percentile $40,320
90th percentile $109,620
Employed locally 50
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,320
    25th
    $57,360
    50th (median)
    $69,150
    75th
    $94,520
    90th
    $109,620

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 102% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 2% 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
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,010
    Oklahoma $59,990
    Oklahoma City, OK $59,990
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $55,120
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,410

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $87,240
    Financial Managers $131,880
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,750
    Sales Managers $136,220
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,920
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $87,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Tulsa, OK is $33.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Tulsa, OK is 19.7% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $40,320 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,360.