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Job outlook for emergency management consultants in the United States
Are emergency management consultant jobs in demand?
Emergency management consultant job and salary trends over time
Emergency management consultant jobs over time
Emergency management consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 350 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 346 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 341 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 324 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 324 | 0.00% |
Average emergency management consultant salary over time
Emergency management consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,501 | $29.57 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | $60,162 | $28.92 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | $60,025 | $28.86 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $58,686 | $28.21 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $56,864 | $27.34 | +4.7% |
Emergency management consultant jobs by state
Most common states for emergency management consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 252 | 36% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 274 | 32% |
| 3 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 963 | 20% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,334 | 19% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 782 | 19% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 186 | 19% |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 718 | 18% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 244 | 18% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 137 | 18% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 128 | 17% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 878 | 16% |
| 12 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 468 | 16% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,884 | 15% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,104 | 15% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 306 | 15% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,430 | 14% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,300 | 14% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 517 | 14% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 430 | 14% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 230 | 13% |
Most common cities for emergency management consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panama City | 1 | 3% | $50,178 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $78,267 |
| 3 | Concord | 1 | 1% | $59,114 |
| 4 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0% | $72,298 |
| 5 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $75,701 |
Emergency Management Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of emergency management consultant experts
Florida State University
Drexel University
Bay Path University
University of Georgia, Terry College of Business
Angelo State University
Auburn University
Aquinas College
C. Darren Brooks Ph.D.
Assistant Department Chair and Executive Director, Center for Human Resource ManagementFlorida State University
Department of Management and the Center for Human Resource Management
What skills will help Emergency Management Consultants earn the most?
C. Darren Brooks Ph.D.: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in management occupations will grow over the next decade by 9%. Due to the broad array of management opportunities, variations in skills necessary for success are likely to exist based on the type of management work being performed and the industry or sector. However, there are general management skills or competencies necessary for success, including management consulting, that employers continually seek from graduates. The ten most sought-after skills include the following: critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, innovation/creativity, problem-solving, analytical fluency, digital fluency, adaptability, resilience, aptitude for collaboration and teamwork, and human capital management.
What soft skills should all Emergency Management Consultants possess?
C. Darren Brooks Ph.D.: While advancements in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics occupy center stage in many areas of management practice, soft skills continue to be seen as equally or even more important skills for success in the field of management. Soft skills are typically described as personal attributes, qualities, and characteristics that enable us to interact more effectively with others. In most fields of management, our ability to communicate, work with, and interact with other people constitutes a significant portion of the work we do. Consequently, employers are focused on identifying candidates who possess strong skills are areas of communication (verbal, written, and non-verbal), leadership and followership, collaboration, an ability to work in teams, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, conflict management, problem-solving, creativity.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Emergency Management Consultants?
Lauren D’Innocenzo Ph.D.: The coronavirus pandemic has certainly tightened the job market, with fewer available jobs in many sectors such as the service industry, but at the same time, has created many other opportunities for graduates in fields such as healthcare and supply chain. For new graduates, strategically considering opportunities may help to overcome some of the challenges presented in the current economy.
For example, if you are looking to gain experience in service, applying to service-oriented positions in IT or healthcare may offer more opportunities and give you more breadth of experience. I believe the potential for an enduring impact exists in a graduate's ability to adapt to changing demands and willingness to cast a wider net for available positions. Graduates who are myopically focused and unwilling to test their knowledge in different areas may not see the same opportunities, and over time, the lack of opportunities can add up. Now is a great time to work on your resilience and flexibility.
What type of skills will young Emergency Management Consultants need?
Lauren D’Innocenzo Ph.D.: We are seeing more and more the need for core skills (formerly known as soft skills). These skills include being able to work in a team, leadership, critical problem-solving, and negotiations, to name a few. Many employers see these skills as transferable across contexts and increase the likelihood that the individual will be able to work with others and think outside of the box in collaborative, knowledge-intensive environments. We know that much of the learning for jobs occurs on the job and having these core skills can really help you to stand out as a team-oriented individual, who is willing to think beyond their own needs, and can learn organizational-specific skills needed to succeed in the employer's company.
Eleni Barbieri
Adjunct ProfessorBay Path University
School of Science and Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Emergency Management Consultant job market given the pandemic?
Eleni Barbieri: The online shopping model already had a headstart before the pandemic, and the pandemic has exponentially increased this trend. Retail sale supervision and management positions are going to decrease. Computer programming, network management, internet security, warehouse management, logistics, and delivery-related employment positions are going to increase. Also, computers have enabled more and more large corporations to allow employees to work from home. Initially originating from a need to isolate employees during the pandemic, corporations are seeing great benefits with this practice, with little or no reduction in work output and high dollar value in not having to maintain workspaces for employees. Sadly, due to a tragic decrease of generation X consumers, due to the pandemic, businesses that targeted and relied on that segment of the population will suffer.
Specifically in the area of legal services, you will see a greater difficulty in recruiting and keeping entry-level service providers. The pandemic exposed the contamination risks to those working within in the legal service profession. The risk of future pandemics, current portrayal of the legal services profession in the media, and the ever-compounding avalanche of retirements due to those factors, will create a need for employers to find incentives for people to enter and stay in this demanding field of service.
Ron Aubé Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of ManagementUniversity of Georgia, Terry College of Business
Department of Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Emergency Management Consultant job market given the pandemic?
Ron Aubé Ph.D.: Covid-19 raised awareness about the importance of trust and flexibility in the workplace. Organizations have been forced to explore options beyond traditional office solutions and learned to adapt for different tasks and projects while maintaining employee morale and productivity. Remote work and entrusting employees is not only possible, but necessary, as well as profitable. Companies found that employees can remain effective and productive, while enjoying increased job satisfaction and progressive organizations look for opportunities to arrange talent-sharing partnerships with other organizations.
Remote work has in some ways dehumanized employees and much remains to be done to prioritize the well-being of employees, treating them as people first and workers second. Personal factors promoting physical health and emotional well-being are trendy. Gartner (2020) finds that 32 percent of organizations are replacing full-time employees with contingent workers as a cost-saving measure. The workforce will be increasingly distributed requiring new forms of management and leadership at the top and ways to enhance job satisfaction. Furthermore, the cross-generational workforce curve is being reshaped as many workers aged over 65 are retiring due to infection concerns. While young workers are currently more likely to be in jobs impacted by the crisis, this exodus of older workers opens the door for them to step in.
Unlike typical recessions where the consumption of goods collapses while services remain largely stable, this pandemic has created the opposite. The service industries (entertainment, travel, lodging, full-service restaurants, elective healthcare, and childcare) have been the most adversely affected driven by the impact of social distancing (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Employment opportunities in production, transportation, storage, and selling of goods (excluding retail) are therefore expected to rise. Fueled by the new realities of social distancing and the increased need for digital collaborations in the workforce, fields related to artificial intelligence are growing at an accelerated pace.
Migration away from large urban centers is becoming noticeable as fewer people come to work and spend money in the city. As a result, the most significant drop in hiring has occurred in large metropolitan areas, while outside the cities, hiring is on the rise.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Emergency Management Consultants?
Dr. Andy Tiger Ph.D.: Tough question. It will probably take some time to know the effect. Some industries will suffer and might not recover. However, some industries are thriving and will likely continue to do so. Opportunities will exist, but they might not be the type of career that a graduate initially wanted to pursue.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Emergency Management Consultants to find work opportunities?
David Martin Ph.D.: Location wise is tough right now, since states have taken very different approaches to their COVID-19 responses, especially regarding which businesses can be open and operate, capacity, etc. This is also a very fluid situation that changes day by day. That being said, resorts, hotels, and restaurants located in what have traditionally been high volume tourist destinations will come back first, in my opinion. Beach resorts, in particular, are well placed to have a healthy summer, assuming that all goes well with the vaccines. Cities and locations that are more business and conference driven will take longer to return to their pre-COVID-19 numbers.
Michael Lorr Ph.D.
Chair, Professor of Sociology, & Director of the Community Leadership ProgramAquinas College
Sociology Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Emergency Management Consultants to find work opportunities?
Michael Lorr Ph.D.: Graduates in sociology and community leaders interested in governmental and non-profit work will find many people retiring as the boomers start to exit the workforce--cities like Grand Rapids, MI will have many opportunities in both of these areas.