How much does an emergency management director make in Iowa?
$73,700a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Iowa. That is $35.43 an hour or $6,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.43
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,450Median: $73,700Highest 10%: $109,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 25th | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| Median | $73,700 | $35.43 | |
| 75th | $89,560 | $43.06 | |
| 90th | $109,800 | $52.78 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $104,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 36. Missouri | $75,660 |
| 37. Kentucky | $74,730 |
| 38. Hawaii | $74,290 |
| 39. Iowa | $73,700 |
| 40. Kansas | $68,000 |
| 41. South Dakota | $67,180 |
| 42. Wyoming | $64,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $35.43 ($73,700 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $73,700 against $93,330 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Iowa rank for emergency management director pay?
Iowa ranks 39 of 47 states.
Which city in Iowa pays emergency management directors the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $104,900 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.