Emergency Management Directors Salary in District of Columbia
Emergency Management Directors in District of Columbia earn a median of $184,350 a year, +98% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $184,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +98% ($93,330)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,990; the top 10% earn over $195,190. Nationally the range is $54,210 to $166,430.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Emergency Management Directors pay in District of Columbia
How much do emergency management directors make in District of Columbia?
The median is $184,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,990 and the top 10% earn over $195,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for emergency management directors?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 47 (+98% vs. the national median of $93,330). Living costs are not included.