Emergency Management Directors Salary in Iowa
Emergency Management Directors in Iowa earn a median of $73,700 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($93,330)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,450; the top 10% earn over $109,790. Nationally the range is $54,210 to $166,430.
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Emergency Management Directors pay in Iowa
How much do emergency management directors make in Iowa?
The median is $73,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,450 and the top 10% earn over $109,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for emergency management directors?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 47 (−21% vs. the national median of $93,330). Living costs are not included.