How much does an emergency management director make in Atlanta?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $49.92 an hour or $8,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.92
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,220Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $178,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,220 | $25.11 | |
| 25th | $68,590 | $32.98 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 75th | $127,300 | $61.22 | |
| 90th | $178,300 | $85.73 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $166,100 |
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| Marketing Manager | $163,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $49.92 ($103,800 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $103,800 against $93,330 nationally, 11% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $83,200, so Atlanta pays 25% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for emergency management director pay?
26 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency management director make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $178,300 or more.
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.