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How much does an emergency management director make in Arkansas?

$50,180a year

Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Arkansas. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,182 a month.

Hourly
$24.13
Vs. national median
-46%
Rank among states
46 of 47
Jobs in the state
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,280Median: $50,180Highest 10%: $82,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,280$16.96
25th$40,100$19.28
Median$50,180$24.13
75th$65,890$31.68
90th$82,240$39.54

Cities in Arkansas

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Memphis, TN$86,670
Little Rock, AR$56,890
Salaries for every job in Arkansas

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for emergency management directors.

43. Montana$62,770
44. Oklahoma$60,990
45. West Virginia$60,460
46. Arkansas$50,180
47. Mississippi$48,650
Emergency Management Director salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Arkansas?

The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $24.13 ($50,180 a year).

Do emergency management directors make more in Arkansas than the national average?

No: $50,180 against $93,330 nationally, 46% less.

Where does Arkansas rank for emergency management director pay?

Arkansas ranks 46 of 47 states.

Which city in Arkansas pays emergency management directors the most?

Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $86,670 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.