Emergency Management Directors vs. General and Operations Managers: Who Earns More?
General and Operations Managerss out-earn Emergency Management Directorss by $12K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Emergency Management Directorss land at $93,330 and General and Operations Managerss at $105,770. The education gap is real: emergency management director programs typically require bachelor's degree, while general and operations manager programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Emergency Management Directorss is District of Columbia ($184,350); for General and Operations Managerss it's New Jersey ($173,690).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Emergency Management Directors median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Emergency Management Directorss or General and Operations Managerss?
General and Operations Managerss earn more nationally. The median is $93,330 for Emergency Management Directorss versus $105,770 for General and Operations Managerss, a difference of $12K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Emergency Management Directors or General and Operations Managers?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Emergency Management Directors or General and Operations Managers?
Emergency Management Directors typically requires bachelor's degree. General and Operations Managers requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Emergency Management Directorss get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Emergency Management Directorss at $184,350/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Emergency Management Directors vs. General and Operations Managers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Emergency Management Directorss earn $184,350 vs. $168,000 for General and Operations Managerss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.