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The role of an Emergency Management Coordinator is critical in maintaining public safety through effective disaster management strategies. As of October 2025, the average salary stands at $61,574 annually, with variations based on factors such as location and years of experience. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher compensation due to their urban settings and increased demand for emergency management services.
In addition to base salaries, many coordinators benefit from various opportunities for advancement. These can include positions in federal agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. Each sector presents unique challenges and rewards, influencing salary potential. Moreover, those with specialized skills in crisis communication or risk assessment can command even higher wages.
Overall, the demand for emergency management professionals is expected to grow, making it an opportune time for those contemplating a career in this field.
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The average emergency management coordinator salary in New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average emergency management coordinator salary states are Kansas, Colorado, and Florida.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $83,176 | $39.99 |
| 2 | Alaska | $82,713 | $39.77 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $85,299 | $41.01 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $83,660 | $40.22 |
| 5 | Vermont | $78,665 | $37.82 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $74,771 | $35.95 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $81,250 | $39.06 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $81,695 | $39.28 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $80,866 | $38.88 |
| 10 | California | $78,962 | $37.96 |
| 11 | Delaware | $68,622 | $32.99 |
| 12 | Nevada | $71,797 | $34.52 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $74,025 | $35.59 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $61,881 | $29.75 |
| 15 | Texas | $66,149 | $31.80 |
| 16 | Virginia | $68,543 | $32.95 |
| 17 | Maine | $71,126 | $34.20 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $61,383 | $29.51 |
| 19 | Maryland | $74,604 | $35.87 |
| 20 | Oregon | $64,893 | $31.20 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $59,382 | $28.55 |
| 22 | Michigan | $69,266 | $33.30 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $78,368 | $37.68 |
| 24 | Illinois | $62,151 | $29.88 |
| 25 | Alabama | $57,152 | $27.48 |
| 26 | Iowa | $57,146 | $27.47 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $58,017 | $27.89 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $59,835 | $28.77 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $55,594 | $26.73 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $60,161 | $28.92 |
| 31 | Arizona | $59,630 | $28.67 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $64,789 | $31.15 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $60,313 | $29.00 |
| 34 | Idaho | $55,147 | $26.51 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $62,252 | $29.93 |
| 36 | Ohio | $57,466 | $27.63 |
| 37 | Washington | $58,310 | $28.03 |
| 38 | Kansas | $54,162 | $26.04 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $54,609 | $26.25 |
| 40 | Montana | $60,073 | $28.88 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $56,100 | $26.97 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $56,669 | $27.24 |
| 43 | Missouri | $57,137 | $27.47 |
| 44 | Georgia | $56,575 | $27.20 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $46,917 | $22.56 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $45,832 | $22.03 |
| 47 | Indiana | $54,274 | $26.09 |
| 48 | Florida | $53,195 | $25.57 |
| 49 | Utah | $55,565 | $26.71 |
| 50 | Colorado | $53,266 | $25.61 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $51,014 | $24.53 |
The highest-paying cities for emergency management coordinators are San Mateo, CA, New York, NY, and Boston, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Mateo, CA | $83,558 | $40.17 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $83,247 | $40.02 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $81,698 | $39.28 |
| 4 | Norwalk, CT | $81,084 | $38.98 |
| 5 | Monroeville, PA | $71,059 | $34.16 |
| 6 | Alexandria, VA | $70,535 | $33.91 |
| 7 | Detroit, MI | $69,643 | $33.48 |
| 8 | San Antonio, TX | $67,358 | $32.38 |
| 9 | Corvallis, OR | $65,561 | $31.52 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $62,694 | $30.14 |
| 11 | Minneapolis, MN | $62,302 | $29.95 |
| 12 | Goldsboro, NC | $61,489 | $29.56 |
| 13 | Missoula, MT | $60,616 | $29.14 |
| 14 | Bellingham, WA | $59,173 | $28.45 |
| 15 | Fort Smith, AR | $55,367 | $26.62 |
| 16 | Ogden, UT | $54,782 | $26.34 |
| 17 | Coeur dAlene, ID | $54,669 | $26.28 |
| 18 | Indianapolis, IN | $53,799 | $25.86 |
| 19 | Manhattan, KS | $53,763 | $25.85 |
| 20 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $53,421 | $25.68 |
An emergency management coordinator's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $113,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $113,000 | $9,417 | $54 |
| 75th Percentile | $85,000 | $7,083 | $41 |
| Average | $61,574 | $5,131 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
The highest paying types of emergency management coordinators are emergency management director, director of civil defense, and co-owner & director.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinator | $41,599 | $3,467 | $20.00 | 151,508 |
| Emergency Planner | $61,090 | $5,091 | $29.37 | 36,135 |
| Emergency Preparedness Coordinator | $62,028 | $5,169 | $29.82 | 30,022 |
| Emergency Management Director | $161,104 | $13,425 | $77.45 | 88,282 |
Top companies hiring emergency management coordinators now:
Emergency management coordinator salaries at Sanford Health and Avera Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average emergency management coordinator salary at companies like Highmark and Children's Hospital Colorado are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanford Health | $109,062 | $52.43 |
| 2 | Avera Health | $98,905 | $47.55 |
| 3 | Highmark | $95,247 | $45.79 |
| 4 | Children's Hospital Colorado | $94,463 | $45.41 |
| 5 | Kootenai Health | $93,406 | $44.91 |
| 6 | U.S. Bank | $92,458 | $44.45 |
| 7 | Broward Health | $91,909 | $44.19 |
| 8 | Mayo Clinic | $91,866 | $44.17 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley | $90,613 | $43.56 |
| 10 | QED Group | $90,443 | $43.48 |
| 11 | ICF | $83,126 | $39.96 |
| 12 | TidalHealth | $82,735 | $39.78 |
| 13 | JPS Health Network | $81,301 | $39.09 |
| 14 | PSEA | $81,288 | $39.08 |
| 15 | Tenet Healthcare | $77,641 | $37.33 |
| 16 | Sound Physicians | $73,746 | $35.45 |
| 17 | New York State Restaurant Association | $71,993 | $34.61 |
| 18 | University of Colorado Boulder | $71,508 | $34.38 |
| 19 | Yukon Kuskokwim Health | $70,493 | $33.89 |
| 20 | Wayne Community College | $70,208 | $33.75 |
The average emergency management coordinator salary has risen by $15,327 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average emergency management coordinator earned $46,247 annually, but today, they earn $61,574 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for emergency management coordinators over the last decade.
Compare emergency management coordinator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare emergency management coordinator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,600 | $29.60 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $60,200 | $28.96 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $60,100 | $28.89 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $58,800 | $28.25 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $56,900 | $27.37 | +4.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College | Coordinator, Emergency Management | Austin, TX | 06/26/2025 | $75,560 |
| Thurston County, Wa | Emergency Management Coordinator | Olympia, WA | 06/26/2025 | $73,068 |
| County of San Mateo (Ca | Department of Emergency Management Coordinator-Technology & GIS (Unclassified) | San Mateo, CA | 06/26/2025 | $97,843 |
| County of Thurston | Emergency Management Coordinator | Olympia, WA | 06/26/2025 | $73,068 |
| Weber County Library System | Emergency Management Technician/Coordinator | Ogden, UT | 06/23/2025 | $63,278 |
| Forsyth County, Ga | Emergency Management Coordinator | Cumming, GA | 06/22/2025 | $60,000 |
| Durham County, Nc | Emergency Management Coordinator | Durham, NC | 06/18/2025 | $55,336 |
| City of Fort Worth, Tx | Emergency Management Coordinator | Fort Worth, TX | 06/08/2025 | $102,277 |
| Spokane County, Wa | Emergency Management Operations Coordinator (Civil Service) | Spokane, WA | 06/05/2025 | $94,279 |
| State of Virginia | Emergency Coordinator | Richmond, VA | 05/25/2025 | $70,000 |
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