How much does an emergency management director make in Pennsylvania?
$81,550a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Pennsylvania. That is $39.21 an hour or $6,796 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.21
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,800Median: $81,550Highest 10%: $135,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,800 | $26.35 | |
| 25th | $62,350 | $29.98 | |
| Median | $81,550 | $39.21 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 90th | $135,900 | $65.32 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $90,170 |
| Allentown, PA | $88,890 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $76,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 29. Georgia | $83,200 |
| 30. Arizona | $81,970 |
| 31. Tennessee | $81,800 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $81,550 |
| 33. New Hampshire | $77,420 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $77,260 |
| 35. North Dakota | $76,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $39.21 ($81,550 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $81,550 against $93,330 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for emergency management director pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 32 of 47 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays emergency management directors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $103,100 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.