Emergency Management Directors Salary in Washington
Emergency Management Directors in Washington earn a median of $130,780 a year, +40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +40% ($93,330)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,020; the top 10% earn over $184,740. Nationally the range is $54,210 to $166,430.
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Emergency Management Directors pay in Washington
How much do emergency management directors make in Washington?
The median is $130,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $94,020 and the top 10% earn over $184,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for emergency management directors?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 47 (+40% vs. the national median of $93,330). Living costs are not included.