How much does an emergency management director make in Rhode Island?
$87,690a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Rhode Island. That is $42.16 an hour or $7,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.16
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,160Median: $87,690Highest 10%: $156,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,160 | $34.69 | |
| 25th | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| Median | $87,690 | $42.16 | |
| 75th | $134,400 | $64.62 | |
| 90th | $156,300 | $75.15 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $97,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 22. New York | $92,570 |
| 23. Nebraska | $89,740 |
| 24. Michigan | $87,880 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $87,690 |
| 26. Utah | $84,860 |
| 27. Maine | $84,050 |
| 28. Illinois | $83,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $42.16 ($87,690 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $87,690 against $93,330 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for emergency management director pay?
Rhode Island ranks 25 of 47 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays emergency management directors the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $97,610 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.