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Emergency Management Directors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Emergency Management Directors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$129,910
Median Annual Salary
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+2.9% vs 2024
$138,120
Mean Salary
$129,910
Median Salary
$62.46
Hourly Rate
1,170 people work as Emergency Management Directors in California
Emergency Management Directors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Emergency Management Directors in California earn a median salary of $129,910 per year ($10,825/month).
This is 40.9% above the national average of $92,180.
California ranks #4 out of 47 states for Emergency Management Directors pay.
Approximately 1,170 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Emergency Management Directors
Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
4.25
Speaking
4.12
Complex Problem Solving
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.71
Administration and Management
4.24
Law and Government
4.18
Communications and Media
4.05
English Language
3.95
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(59.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Emergency Management Directors in California
Salaries for Emergency Management Directors in California range from $90,130 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $199,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $105,320 and $163,130.
How much do Emergency Management Directors make in California?
The median annual salary for Emergency Management Directors in California is $129,910 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $138,120.
What is the salary range for a Emergency Management Directors in California?
Salaries for Emergency Management Directors in California range from $90,130 at the 10th percentile to $199,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $105,320 and $163,130.
What is the starting salary for a Emergency Management Directors in California?
Entry-level Emergency Management Directors positions in California typically start around $90,130 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $105,320 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Emergency Management Directors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,170 people are employed as Emergency Management Directors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Emergency Management Directors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Emergency Management Directors in California is approximately $62.46 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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