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How much does an emergency management director make in District of Columbia?

$184,400a year

Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in District of Columbia. That is $88.63 an hour or $15,360 a month.

Hourly
$88.63
Vs. national median
+98%
Rank among states
1 of 47
Jobs in the state
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,990Median: $184,400Highest 10%: $195,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$89,990$43.26
25th$141,700$68.13
Median$184,400$88.63
75th$195,200$93.84
90th$195,200$93.84

Cities in District of Columbia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$163,200
Salaries for every job in District of Columbia

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
Emergency Management Director salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an emergency management director make an hour in District of Columbia?

The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $88.63 ($184,400 a year).

Do emergency management directors make more in District of Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $184,400 against $93,330 nationally, 98% more.

Where does District of Columbia rank for emergency management director pay?

District of Columbia ranks 1 of 47 states.

Which city in District of Columbia pays emergency management directors the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $163,200 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.