How much does an emergency management director make in Dallas?
$96,650a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $46.47 an hour or $8,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.47
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,020Median: $96,650Highest 10%: $172,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,020 | $30.78 | |
| 25th | $79,230 | $38.09 | |
| Median | $96,650 | $46.47 | |
| 75th | $136,800 | $65.78 | |
| 90th | $172,300 | $82.82 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors.
| Houston, TX | $109,100 |
| Austin, TX | $100,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $89,200 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $320,100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $173,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,200 |
| Financial Manager | $169,200 |
| Marketing Manager | $155,500 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $145,900 |
| Sales Manager | $144,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $140,900 |
| Manager | $139,800 |
| Purchasing Manager | $137,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $46.47 ($96,650 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $96,650 against $93,330 nationally, 4% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $93,570, so Dallas pays 3% more.
Where does Dallas rank for emergency management director pay?
40 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency management director make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,300 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.