How much does an emergency management director make in Phoenix?
$85,760a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $41.23 an hour or $7,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.23
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,590Median: $85,760Highest 10%: $148,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,590 | $29.61 | |
| 25th | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| Median | $85,760 | $41.23 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.44 | |
| 90th | $148,200 | $71.24 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $169,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $169,300 |
| Sales Manager | $148,300 |
| Financial Manager | $145,900 |
| Human Resources Manager | $145,600 |
| Purchasing Manager | $140,200 |
| Chief Executive | $138,900 |
| Manager | $135,400 |
| Marketing Manager | $132,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $130,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $41.23 ($85,760 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $85,760 against $93,330 nationally, 8% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $81,970, so Phoenix pays 5% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for emergency management director pay?
54 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency management director make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $148,200 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.