Emergency Management Director Salary in Nevada (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Emergency Management Directors in Nevada, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$105,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$50.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $93,330
State Rank
#12 of 47
60 employed here

How much does an Emergency Management Director make in Nevada?

An Emergency Management Director working in Nevada earns a median salary of $105,570 per year, or about $50.75 per hour. That is 13% above the national median of $93,330 for this occupation.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $69,360 while the top 10% make $206,420 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,690 and $151,660 a year.

Emergency Management Director salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$69,360$33.35
25th percentile (early career)$74,690$35.91
50th percentile (median)$105,570$50.75
75th percentile (experienced)$151,660$72.91
90th percentile (top earners)$206,420$99.24

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 12th out of 47 states and territories for Emergency Management Director pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$184,350
2New Mexico$145,550
3Washington$130,780
4California$129,910
5Colorado$129,660

Working as an Emergency Management Director in Nevada

Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Emergency Management Directors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($105,570) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Emergency Management Director make in Nevada?
The median Emergency Management Director salary in Nevada is $105,570 per year, or about $50.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $69,360 at the entry level to $206,420 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Emergency Management Directors about 13% more than the national median of $93,330. Nevada ranks 12th out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Emergency Management Directors?
Yes on pay — Nevada pays above the national median for this occupation, at $105,570 a year. About 60 Emergency Management Directors are employed in Nevada. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.