How much does an emergency management director make in Louisiana?
$96,550a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Louisiana. That is $46.42 an hour or $8,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.42
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,900Median: $96,550Highest 10%: $144,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 25th | $72,110 | $34.67 | |
| Median | $96,550 | $46.42 | |
| 75th | $118,500 | $56.97 | |
| 90th | $144,000 | $69.23 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $106,200 |
| New Orleans, LA | $103,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 14. Virginia | $99,860 |
| 15. Idaho | $99,720 |
| 16. Florida | $99,020 |
| 17. Louisiana | $96,550 |
| 18. Ohio | $94,690 |
| 19. North Carolina | $93,840 |
| 20. South Carolina | $93,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $46.42 ($96,550 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $96,550 against $93,330 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for emergency management director pay?
Louisiana ranks 17 of 47 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays emergency management directors the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $106,200 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.