Emergency Management Directors Salary in Kentucky
Emergency Management Directors in Kentucky earn a median of $74,730 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($93,330)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,710; the top 10% earn over $109,210. Nationally the range is $54,210 to $166,430.
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Emergency Management Directors pay in Kentucky
How much do emergency management directors make in Kentucky?
The median is $74,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,710 and the top 10% earn over $109,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for emergency management directors?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 47 (−20% vs. the national median of $93,330). Living costs are not included.