Emergency Management Directors Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,900 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.38
10th percentile $59,170
90th percentile $114,640
Employed locally 40
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,170
    25th
    $67,090
    50th (median)
    $81,900
    75th
    $95,490
    90th
    $114,640

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,380
    Construction Managers $98,850
    Medical and Health Services Managers $98,180
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,070
    Managers, All Other $93,620
    Industrial Production Managers $106,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Western North Carolina is $39.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.12 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Western North Carolina is 4.9% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $59,170 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,090.