How much does an emergency management director make in Birmingham?
$88,510a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $42.55 an hour or $7,376 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.55
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,740Median: $88,510Highest 10%: $214,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 25th | $71,880 | $34.56 | |
| Median | $88,510 | $42.55 | |
| 75th | $125,300 | $60.24 | |
| 90th | $214,800 | $103.25 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $167,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $166,700 |
| Financial Manager | $153,900 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $140,200 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $139,100 |
| Manager | $138,400 |
| Training and Development Manager | $134,000 |
| Marketing Manager | $130,200 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $129,400 |
| Transportation | $128,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $42.55 ($88,510 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $88,510 against $93,330 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for emergency management director pay?
51 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency management director make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $214,800 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.