Emergency Management Directors Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $77,060 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.05
10th percentile $51,200
90th percentile $108,850
Employed locally 40
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,200
    25th
    $65,000
    50th (median)
    $77,060
    75th
    $104,900
    90th
    $108,850

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$106,190
    Industrial Production Managers$105,660
    Financial Managers$127,610
    Medical and Health Services Managers$118,330
    Sales Managers$127,370
    Food Service Managers$57,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Western Wisconsin is $37.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Western Wisconsin is 10.5% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $51,200 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,000.