How much does an emergency management director make in Colorado?
$129,700a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Colorado. That is $62.34 an hour or $10,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.34
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 47
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,200Median: $129,700Highest 10%: $166,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,200 | $42.40 | |
| 25th | $103,600 | $49.82 | |
| Median | $129,700 | $62.34 | |
| 75th | $136,900 | $65.83 | |
| 90th | $166,800 | $80.20 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $136,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 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 |
| 8. Connecticut | $113,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $62.34 ($129,700 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $129,700 against $93,330 nationally, 39% more.
Where does Colorado rank for emergency management director pay?
Colorado ranks 5 of 47 states.
Which city in Colorado pays emergency management directors the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $136,900 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.