U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Emergency Management Specialist

Job-title file

Emergency Management Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

381 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $116,400, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 381
Total payroll: $45.8M
Role median: $116,400
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,405$191,900+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 381 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Emergency Management Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Emergency Management Directors — about 13,500 people — is $93,330. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $116,400 for this role, 25% above that figure — about the 67th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$54,210

$67,910

$93,330

$126,490

$166,430

Department of Health and Human Services median · $116,400

The bar is the range of annual wages for Emergency Management Directors across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $116,400, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Emergency Management Specialist is held in 29 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $116,400 ranks #23 of 29.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$188,739 · 5

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

$171,923 · 1

Department of Commerce

$165,768 · 65

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$162,629 · 1

Federal Communications Commission

$157,982 · 1

Social Security Administration

$153,336 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$149,465 · 13

Railroad Retirement Board

$146,226 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$144,588 · 18

Department of State

$142,800 · 48

General Services Administration

$142,340 · 50

Smithsonian Institution

$139,395 · 3

Median total compensation for the Emergency Management Specialist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Emergency Management Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $88,281 ranks #1 of 3. See Emergency Management Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Arkansas

$47,397 · 9

Utah

$383 · 19

Median total compensation for comparable Emergency Management Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Megan Mitchell

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Megan Mitchell serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,665. They are classified at grade 11.

Donal Koogle

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $80,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,665
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Shawnee
Work county: Park
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,665
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 082269093
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donal Koogle holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shawnee, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,665. Their pay grade is 11.

John Graham

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,006

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $80,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,006
Pay grade: 11
Work city: New Boston
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,006
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 263515163
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Graham holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in New Boston, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,006. Their pay grade is 11.

Christopher Jodoin

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,006

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $80,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,006
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Westland
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,006
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 265176163
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Jodoin is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Westland, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $80,006. They are classified at grade 11.

Caleb Parton

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,006

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $80,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,006
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Warren
Work county: Macomb
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,006
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 265110099
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caleb Parton is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Warren, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $80,006. They are classified at grade 11.

Malik Willard

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,839

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $79,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,839
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,839
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Malik Willard serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,839. They are classified at grade 11.

John Osborn

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$78,969

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $78,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,969
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Rochester
Work county: Olmsted
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,969
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 275960109
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Osborn works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rochester, Minnesota. John earned $78,969 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jaime Gonzalez

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$77,274

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $77,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,274
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Weston
Work county: Broward
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,274
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 123193011
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jaime Gonzalez is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Weston, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $77,274. They are classified at grade 11.

Timothy Summerfield

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$76,671

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $76,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,671
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Woodstock
Work county: Cherokee
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,671
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 136040057
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Timothy Summerfield serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Woodstock, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,671. They are classified at grade 11.

Kristen Coons

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$75,783

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $75,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,783
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Mesa
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,783
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040290013
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristen Coons works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Mesa, Arizona. Kristen earned $75,783 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Alison Murphy

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$75,777

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $75,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,777
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Hudson
Work county: Summit
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,777
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 393630153
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alison Murphy works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Hudson, Ohio. Alison earned $75,777 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Shannon Tsosie

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$75,761

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $75,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,761
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,761
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Tsosie works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. Shannon earned $75,761 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Crystal Green

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$75,715

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $75,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,715
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Richmond
Work county: Richmond
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,715
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Crystal Green holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Richmond, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,715. Their pay grade is 11.

Annie Brayboy

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$75,708

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $75,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,708
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Chapel Hill
Work county: Orange
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,708
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370860135
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Annie Brayboy serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,708. They are classified at grade 11.

Tracie Crumel

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$75,708

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $75,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,708
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Knightdale
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,708
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 372470183
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tracie Crumel is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Knightdale, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $75,708. They are classified at grade 11.

Thomas Mcallister

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$75,236

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $75,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,236
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bellbrook
Work county: Greene
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 390590057
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Mcallister holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bellbrook, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,236. Their pay grade is 11.

Brian Herskovitz

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$75,013

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $75,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,013
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,013
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Herskovitz is a Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $75,013. They are classified at grade 11.

Carlos Valadez

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$74,972

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $74,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,972
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carlos Valadez works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Whiteriver, Arizona. Carlos earned $74,972 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Martin Witberg

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$74,972

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $74,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,972
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Dandridge
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470580089
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Martin Witberg holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Dandridge, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,972. Their pay grade is 11.

Andrew Stern

Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$74,684

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $74,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,684
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Rensselaer
Work county: Rensselaer
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 365130083
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Andrew Stern serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Rensselaer, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,684. They are classified at grade 11.