Highest-Paying States for Emergency Management Directors

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1District of Columbia$184,350
2. 2New Mexico$145,550
3. 3Washington$130,780
4. 4California$129,910
5. 5Colorado$129,660
6. 6Massachusetts$123,250
7. 7New Jersey$120,990
8. 8Connecticut$113,380
9. 9Oregon$110,720
10. 10Maryland$107,200
11. 11Minnesota$106,880
12. 12Nevada$105,570
13. 13Alaska$101,850
14. 14Virginia$99,860
15. 15Idaho$99,720