How much does an emergency management director make in Arizona?
$81,970a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Arizona. That is $39.41 an hour or $6,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.41
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,280Median: $81,970Highest 10%: $146,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,280 | $28.98 | |
| 25th | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| Median | $81,970 | $39.41 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| 90th | $146,000 | $70.19 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $85,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 27. Maine | $84,050 |
| 28. Illinois | $83,820 |
| 29. Georgia | $83,200 |
| 30. Arizona | $81,970 |
| 31. Tennessee | $81,800 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $81,550 |
| 33. New Hampshire | $77,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $39.41 ($81,970 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $81,970 against $93,330 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Arizona rank for emergency management director pay?
Arizona ranks 30 of 47 states.
Which city in Arizona pays emergency management directors the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $85,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.