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How much does an emergency management director make in South Carolina?

$93,680a year

Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in South Carolina. That is $45.04 an hour or $7,807 a month.

Hourly
$45.04
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among states
20 of 47
Jobs in the state
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,910Median: $93,680Highest 10%: $143,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$57,910$27.84
25th$67,390$32.40
Median$93,680$45.04
75th$128,100$61.56
90th$143,500$68.97

Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Charlotte, NC$101,300
Charleston, SC$94,330
Columbia, SC$71,110
Salaries for every job in South Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for emergency management directors.

17. Louisiana$96,550
18. Ohio$94,690
19. North Carolina$93,840
20. South Carolina$93,680
21. Texas$93,570
22. New York$92,570
23. Nebraska$89,740
Emergency Management Director salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an emergency management director make an hour in South Carolina?

The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $45.04 ($93,680 a year).

Do emergency management directors make more in South Carolina than the national average?

Yes: $93,680 against $93,330 nationally, 0% more.

Where does South Carolina rank for emergency management director pay?

South Carolina ranks 20 of 47 states.

Which city in South Carolina pays emergency management directors the most?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $101,300 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.