How much does an emergency management director make in Georgia?
$83,200a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Georgia. That is $40.00 an hour or $6,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.00
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,110Median: $83,200Highest 10%: $152,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,110 | $24.09 | |
| 25th | $63,840 | $30.69 | |
| Median | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 75th | $110,200 | $52.98 | |
| 90th | $152,100 | $73.13 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $103,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 26. Utah | $84,860 |
| 27. Maine | $84,050 |
| 28. Illinois | $83,820 |
| 29. Georgia | $83,200 |
| 30. Arizona | $81,970 |
| 31. Tennessee | $81,800 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $81,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $40.00 ($83,200 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $83,200 against $93,330 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Georgia rank for emergency management director pay?
Georgia ranks 29 of 47 states.
Which city in Georgia pays emergency management directors the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $103,800 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.