Emergency Management Director Salary in New York (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$92,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $93,330
State Rank
#22 of 47
790 employed here

How much does an Emergency Management Director make in New York?

An Emergency Management Director working in New York earns a median salary of $92,570 per year, or about $44.50 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $93,330 for this occupation.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $67,120 while the top 10% make $188,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $78,830 and $124,500 a year.

Emergency Management Director salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$67,120$32.27
25th percentile (early career)$78,830$37.90
50th percentile (median)$92,570$44.50
75th percentile (experienced)$124,500$59.86
90th percentile (top earners)$188,910$90.82

How New York compares

New York ranks 22nd 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 New York

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 New York pay ($92,570) 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 New York?
The median Emergency Management Director salary in New York is $92,570 per year, or about $44.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $67,120 at the entry level to $188,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Emergency Management Directors about 1% less than the national median of $93,330. New York ranks 22nd out of 47 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Emergency Management Directors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $92,570 a year. About 790 Emergency Management Directors are employed in New York. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.