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Best states for an emergency preparedness coordinator
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for emergency preparedness coordinators in the United States. Emergency preparedness coordinator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for emergency preparedness coordinators.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for emergency preparedness coordinators. We found that Alaska is the best state in the nation for emergency preparedness coordinators, and people in Southampton earn the most in the field.
The median salary for emergency preparedness coordinators in Alaska is $85,299. Compare that to the median salary in Colorado of $45,516, which ranked worst for emergency preparedness coordinators, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that the West is best for emergency preparedness coordinators, and the Northeast is the worst. Rome, NY is the best city in the country for emergency preparedness coordinator jobs, where as Alaska is the best state in the country.
10 best states for emergency preparedness coordinators in 2026
1. Alaska
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 49 Average annual salary: $85,299 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
2. New Hampshire
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 110 Average annual salary: $80,849 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
3. Delaware
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 196 Average annual salary: $79,549 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 3.15
4. West Virginia
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 293 Average annual salary: $74,541 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 3.87
5. Connecticut
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 174 Average annual salary: $81,628 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
6. Vermont
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 40 Average annual salary: $78,342 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
7. New York
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 552 Average annual salary: $85,888 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
8. Maine
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 277 Average annual salary: $70,725 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 4.21
9. Illinois
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 464 Average annual salary: $82,484 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
10. Pennsylvania
Total emergency preparedness coordinator jobs: 499 Average annual salary: $77,584 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
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Detailed list of the best states for an emergency preparedness coordinator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $85,299 | $48,000 | 739,795 | 49 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $80,849 | $45,000 | 1,342,795 | 110 |
| 3 | Delaware | $79,549 | $44,000 | 961,939 | 196 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $74,541 | $41,000 | 1,815,857 | 293 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $81,628 | $45,000 | 3,588,184 | 174 |
| 6 | Vermont | $78,342 | $43,000 | 623,657 | 40 |
| 7 | New York | $85,888 | $48,000 | 19,849,399 | 552 |
| 8 | Maine | $70,725 | $39,000 | 1,335,907 | 277 |
| 9 | Illinois | $82,484 | $46,000 | 12,802,023 | 464 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $77,584 | $43,000 | 12,805,537 | 499 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $78,696 | $44,000 | 6,859,819 | 432 |
| 12 | Nevada | $72,878 | $38,000 | 2,998,039 | 104 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $71,109 | $39,000 | 10,273,419 | 423 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $62,165 | $35,000 | 869,666 | 136 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $79,297 | $44,000 | 693,972 | 63 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $74,580 | $41,000 | 9,005,644 | 319 |
| 17 | Texas | $67,529 | $36,000 | 28,304,596 | 908 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $67,418 | $37,000 | 4,454,189 | 157 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $60,433 | $33,000 | 579,315 | 35 |
| 20 | Maryland | $72,890 | $40,000 | 6,052,177 | 271 |
| 21 | Indiana | $61,126 | $34,000 | 6,666,818 | 341 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $59,809 | $35,000 | 755,393 | 145 |
| 23 | Arizona | $63,985 | $34,000 | 7,016,270 | 293 |
| 24 | Ohio | $68,537 | $38,000 | 11,658,609 | 330 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $71,392 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 37 |
| 26 | Alabama | $56,931 | $31,000 | 4,874,747 | 624 |
| 27 | Montana | $60,296 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 56 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $57,833 | $32,000 | 6,715,984 | 285 |
| 29 | Florida | $57,968 | $32,000 | 20,984,400 | 822 |
| 30 | Georgia | $57,959 | $31,000 | 10,429,379 | 541 |
| 31 | Virginia | $63,908 | $35,000 | 8,470,020 | 371 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $62,754 | $36,000 | 5,576,606 | 224 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $54,427 | $30,000 | 3,930,864 | 423 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $56,448 | $32,000 | 5,795,483 | 286 |
| 35 | Iowa | $57,409 | $32,000 | 3,145,711 | 162 |
| 36 | Idaho | $55,341 | $29,000 | 1,716,943 | 235 |
| 37 | Michigan | $57,977 | $33,000 | 9,962,311 | 327 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $56,339 | $30,000 | 2,984,100 | 93 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $52,824 | $28,000 | 2,088,070 | 335 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $55,284 | $30,000 | 3,004,279 | 116 |
| 41 | California | $61,186 | $32,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,107 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $50,877 | $34,000 | 1,427,538 | 40 |
| 43 | Kansas | $54,036 | $30,000 | 2,913,123 | 127 |
| 44 | Utah | $55,955 | $30,000 | 3,101,833 | 84 |
| 45 | Washington | $55,151 | $29,000 | 7,405,743 | 307 |
| 46 | Oregon | $56,042 | $29,000 | 4,142,776 | 140 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $51,050 | $27,000 | 4,684,333 | 154 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $53,950 | $30,000 | 1,920,076 | 61 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $50,458 | $27,000 | 5,024,369 | 153 |
| 50 | Missouri | $46,991 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 230 |
| 51 | Colorado | $45,516 | $25,000 | 5,607,154 | 217 |
Highest paying states for emergency preparedness coordinators
| Rank | State | Avg. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $85,299 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $80,849 |
| 3 | Delaware | $79,549 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $74,541 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $81,628 |
| 6 | Vermont | $78,342 |
| 7 | New York | $85,888 |
| 8 | Maine | $70,725 |
| 9 | Illinois | $82,484 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $77,584 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $78,696 |
| 12 | Nevada | $72,878 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $71,109 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $62,165 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $79,297 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $74,580 |
| 17 | Texas | $67,529 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $67,418 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $60,433 |
| 20 | Maryland | $72,890 |
| 21 | Indiana | $61,126 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $59,809 |
| 23 | Arizona | $63,985 |
| 24 | Ohio | $68,537 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $71,392 |
| 26 | Alabama | $56,931 |
| 27 | Montana | $60,296 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $57,833 |
| 29 | Florida | $57,968 |
| 30 | Georgia | $57,959 |
| 31 | Virginia | $63,908 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $62,754 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $54,427 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $56,448 |
| 35 | Iowa | $57,409 |
| 36 | Idaho | $55,341 |
| 37 | Michigan | $57,977 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $56,339 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $52,824 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $55,284 |
| 41 | California | $61,186 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $50,877 |
| 43 | Kansas | $54,036 |
| 44 | Utah | $55,955 |
| 45 | Washington | $55,151 |
| 46 | Oregon | $56,042 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $51,050 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $53,950 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $50,458 |
| 50 | Missouri | $46,991 |
| 51 | Colorado | $45,516 |
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Updated January 8, 2025