Emergency Management Directors Salary in North Carolina
Emergency Management Directors in North Carolina earn a median of $93,840 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($93,330)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,800; the top 10% earn over $129,980. Nationally the range is $54,210 to $166,430.
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Emergency Management Directors pay in North Carolina
How much do emergency management directors make in North Carolina?
The median is $93,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,800 and the top 10% earn over $129,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for emergency management directors?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 47 (+1% vs. the national median of $93,330). Living costs are not included.