How much does an emergency management director make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $57.63 an hour or $9,989 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.63
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 50
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,630 | $43.09 | |
| 25th | $99,930 | $48.04 | |
| Median | $119,900 | $57.63 | |
| 75th | $142,200 | $68.34 | |
| 90th | $175,600 | $84.41 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Chief Executive | $375,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $183,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $178,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $172,600 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $168,500 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $165,200 |
| Financial Manager | $164,700 |
| Sales Manager | $162,600 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $154,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $151,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $57.63 ($119,900 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $119,900 against $93,330 nationally, 28% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $110,700, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for emergency management director pay?
13 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency management director make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,600 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.