How much does an emergency management director make in Kentucky?
$74,730a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Kentucky. That is $35.93 an hour or $6,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.93
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,710Median: $74,730Highest 10%: $109,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,710 | $19.09 | |
| 25th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $74,730 | $35.93 | |
| 75th | $93,100 | $44.76 | |
| 90th | $109,200 | $52.50 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $88,040 |
| Louisville, KY | $78,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 34. Wisconsin | $77,260 |
| 35. North Dakota | $76,640 |
| 36. Missouri | $75,660 |
| 37. Kentucky | $74,730 |
| 38. Hawaii | $74,290 |
| 39. Iowa | $73,700 |
| 40. Kansas | $68,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $35.93 ($74,730 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $74,730 against $93,330 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for emergency management director pay?
Kentucky ranks 37 of 47 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays emergency management directors the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $88,040 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.