How much does an emergency management director make in Washington?
$130,800a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Washington. That is $62.88 an hour or $10,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.88
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,020Median: $130,800Highest 10%: $184,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,020 | $45.20 | |
| 25th | $108,700 | $52.28 | |
| Median | $130,800 | $62.88 | |
| 75th | $158,200 | $76.04 | |
| 90th | $184,700 | $88.82 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $155,300 |
| Portland, OR | $119,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 1. District of Columbia | $184,400 |
| 2. New Mexico | $145,600 |
| 3. Washington | $130,800 |
| 4. California | $129,900 |
| 5. Colorado | $129,700 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $123,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $62.88 ($130,800 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $130,800 against $93,330 nationally, 40% more.
Where does Washington rank for emergency management director pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 47 states.
Which city in Washington pays emergency management directors the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $155,300 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.