Hiring an emergency management specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
119 open postings ask for an emergency management specialist as of Nov 11, 2026, from 72 employers. The median advertised pay is $98,267, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 81 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 83 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an emergency management specialist?
Competitive. 72 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Federal Emergency Management Agency with 18 open postings.
What should I pay an emergency management specialist?
Advertised pay centers on $98,267. Federal staff in series 0089 average $100,376 in actual pay.
Where is an emergency management specialist being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Texas (10), Virginia (9) and Washington (9). Together they hold 24% of its 119 open postings.
Who can help me hire an emergency management specialist?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.