How much does an emergency management director make in Houston?
$109,100a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $52.47 an hour or $9,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.47
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,290Median: $109,100Highest 10%: $183,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,290 | $31.87 | |
| 25th | $78,120 | $37.56 | |
| Median | $109,100 | $52.47 | |
| 75th | $143,600 | $69.01 | |
| 90th | $183,400 | $88.15 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors.
| Austin, TX | $100,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $96,650 |
| San Antonio, TX | $89,200 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,000 |
| Financial Manager | $166,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $153,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $148,900 |
| Manager | $144,800 |
| Human Resources Manager | $142,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $139,100 |
| Sales Manager | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $52.47 ($109,100 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $109,100 against $93,330 nationally, 17% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $93,570, so Houston pays 17% more.
Where does Houston rank for emergency management director pay?
20 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency management director make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,400 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.