How much does an emergency management director make in California?
$129,900a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in California. That is $62.46 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.46
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,130Median: $129,900Highest 10%: $199,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,130 | $43.33 | |
| 25th | $105,300 | $50.63 | |
| Median | $129,900 | $62.46 | |
| 75th | $163,100 | $78.43 | |
| 90th | $199,000 | $95.68 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $173,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $161,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $136,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $130,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $117,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $107,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 1. District of Columbia | $184,400 |
| 2. New Mexico | $145,600 |
| 3. Washington | $130,800 |
| 4. California | $129,900 |
| 5. Colorado | $129,700 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $123,300 |
| 7. New Jersey | $121,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $62.46 ($129,900 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $129,900 against $93,330 nationally, 39% more.
Where does California rank for emergency management director pay?
California ranks 4 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays emergency management directors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $173,500 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.