Emergency Management Director

Code: 11-9161.00

Also known as: Emergency Management Coordinator, Emergency Management System Director (EMS Director), Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Emergency Services Director, Public Safety Director

Description: With more and more natural disasters taking place every year, it is important for cities and states to plan ahead for such emergencies. Emergency Management Directors help to lead response teams during emergencies as well as dealing with the aftermath of such events. Emergency Management Directors typically have a Bachelor's degree as well as relevant work experience in public administration or emergency response and disaster planning.

Emergency Management Director

Typical wages


10% $42,230
25% $55,660
Median $76,250
75% $104,880
90% $142,870
10% $20.3
25% $26.76
Median $36.66
75% $50.42
90% $68.69

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
10,400
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
10,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 700