How much does an emergency management director make in Tennessee?
$81,800a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Tennessee. That is $39.33 an hour or $6,817 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.33
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,780Median: $81,800Highest 10%: $139,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,780 | $26.82 | |
| 25th | $63,930 | $30.74 | |
| Median | $81,800 | $39.33 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.71 | |
| 90th | $139,400 | $67.03 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $93,260 |
| Memphis, TN | $86,670 |
| Knoxville, TN | $85,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 28. Illinois | $83,820 |
| 29. Georgia | $83,200 |
| 30. Arizona | $81,970 |
| 31. Tennessee | $81,800 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $81,550 |
| 33. New Hampshire | $77,420 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $77,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $39.33 ($81,800 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $81,800 against $93,330 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for emergency management director pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 47 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays emergency management directors the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $93,260 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.