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SOC 11-9161·ManagementOpportunity job
Emergency Management Directors
Median wage
$91,797
10-yr outlook
+21.3%by 2032
Openings / year
63
Workers in NY
750
How pay grows with experience
Emergency Management Directors — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $66,264 |
| Median (typical) | $91,797 |
| Experienced | $139,302 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Emergency Management Directors — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $105,255 |
| Western New York | $102,002 |
| Long Island | $98,440 |
| Central New York | $95,918 |
| Mohawk Valley | $93,912 |
| Southern Tier | $85,769 |
| Finger Lakes | $83,561 |
| Capital Region | $81,726 |
| New York City | $78,099 |
| North Country | $73,313 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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