Hiring an emergency management specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
116 open postings ask for an emergency management specialist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 62 employers. The median advertised minimum is $74,652. 74 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
116open postings
62employers hiring
$74,652median advertised minimum
74new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 85 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an emergency management specialist?
Competitive. 62 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Federal Emergency Management Agency with 9 open postings.
What should I pay an emergency management specialist?
Advertised minimums center on $74,652. Federal staff in series 0089 average $100,235 in actual pay.