Emergency Planner Career

*A job as an Emergency Planner falls under the broader career category of Emergency Management Directors. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Emergency Management Directors : Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.


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Emergency Management Director Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$78,060

Median Hourly Wage

$37.53*

Total Employed Nationally

9,570


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.