Emergency Management Directors Salary in California
Emergency Management Directors in California earn a median of $129,910 a year, +39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $129,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +39% ($93,330)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $90,130; the top 10% earn over $199,020. Nationally the range is $54,210 to $166,430.
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Emergency Management Directors pay in California
How much do emergency management directors make in California?
The median is $129,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $90,130 and the top 10% earn over $199,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for emergency management directors?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 47 (+39% vs. the national median of $93,330). Living costs are not included.