Emergency Management Directors Salary in South Dakota
Emergency Management Directors in South Dakota earn a median of $67,180 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($93,330)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,640; the top 10% earn over $97,850. Nationally the range is $54,210 to $166,430.
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Emergency Management Directors pay in South Dakota
How much do emergency management directors make in South Dakota?
The median is $67,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,640 and the top 10% earn over $97,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for emergency management directors?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 47 (−28% vs. the national median of $93,330). Living costs are not included.