How much does an emergency management director make in Seattle?
$155,300a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $74.67 an hour or $12,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.67
- Vs. national median
- +66%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $108,700Median: $155,300Highest 10%: $205,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,700 | $52.27 | |
| 25th | $129,300 | $62.17 | |
| Median | $155,300 | $74.67 | |
| 75th | $172,200 | $82.81 | |
| 90th | $205,300 | $98.69 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors.
| Portland, OR | $119,900 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $370,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $216,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $214,700 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $204,300 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $203,200 |
| Financial Manager | $185,600 |
| Sales Manager | $184,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $175,900 |
| Education Administrator | $174,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $171,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $74.67 ($155,300 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $155,300 against $93,330 nationally, 66% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $130,800, so Seattle pays 19% more.
Where does Seattle rank for emergency management director pay?
4 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does an emergency management director make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $108,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $205,300 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.