How much does an emergency management director make in Wisconsin?
$77,260a year
Median yearly pay for emergency management directors in Wisconsin. That is $37.14 an hour or $6,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.14
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,270Median: $77,260Highest 10%: $114,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,270 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $64,340 | $30.93 | |
| Median | $77,260 | $37.14 | |
| 75th | $95,750 | $46.03 | |
| 90th | $114,900 | $55.26 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $112,000 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $90,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency management directors.
| 31. Tennessee | $81,800 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $81,550 |
| 33. New Hampshire | $77,420 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $77,260 |
| 35. North Dakota | $76,640 |
| 36. Missouri | $75,660 |
| 37. Kentucky | $74,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency management director make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.14 ($77,260 a year).
Do emergency management directors make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $77,260 against $93,330 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for emergency management director pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 47 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays emergency management directors the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $112,000 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.