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Emergency Management Directors Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Emergency Management Directors make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$129,660
Median Annual Salary
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+18.2% vs 2024
$125,080
Mean Salary
$129,660
Median Salary
$62.34
Hourly Rate
Emergency Management Directors salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Emergency Management Directors in Colorado earn a median salary of $129,660 per year ($10,805/month).
This is 40.7% above the national average of $92,180.
Colorado ranks #5 out of 47 states for Emergency Management Directors pay.
Salaries increased by 18.2% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Emergency Management Directors in Colorado range from $88,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $166,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $103,630 and $136,930.
How much do Emergency Management Directors make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Emergency Management Directors in Colorado is $129,660 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $125,080.
What is the salary range for a Emergency Management Directors in Colorado?
Salaries for Emergency Management Directors in Colorado range from $88,200 at the 10th percentile to $166,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $103,630 and $136,930.
What is the starting salary for a Emergency Management Directors in Colorado?
Entry-level Emergency Management Directors positions in Colorado typically start around $88,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $103,630 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Emergency Management Directors in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Emergency Management Directors in Colorado is approximately $62.34 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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