U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Environmental Protection Agency / Emergency Management Specialist

Job-title file

Emergency Management Specialist

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

13 employees hold this title in Environmental Protection Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $149,465, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $2M
Role median: $149,465
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$121,894$185,526+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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. Environmental Protection Agency pays a median base salary of $149,465 for this role, 60% above that figure — about the 84th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Environmental Protection Agency sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$54,210

$67,910

$93,330

$126,490

$166,430

Environmental Protection Agency median · $149,465

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 Environmental Protection Agency’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Environmental Protection Agency is $149,465, 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 Environmental Protection Agency, the median of $149,465 ranks #7 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

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

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$137,624 · 9

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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Kelly Schnapp

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$191,289

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $191,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,289
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,289
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Schnapp holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,289. Their pay grade is 15.

Howard Ledbetter

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$167,276

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $167,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,276
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,276
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Howard Ledbetter holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,276. Their pay grade is 14.

Catherine Looper

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$163,045

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $163,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,045
Pay grade: 13
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,045
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Catherine Looper serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in San Francisco, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,045. They are classified at grade 13.

Deborah Burgin

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deborah Burgin holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Nicholas Knowles

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Nicholas Knowles serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Freddie Bizzell

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Freddie Bizzell holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Veronin

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$149,465

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $149,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,465
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,465
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Veronin is a Emergency Management Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $149,465. They are classified at grade 13.

Lori Muller

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$146,675

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $146,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,675
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,675
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lori Muller is a Emergency Management Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Seattle, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $146,675. They are classified at grade 13.

Jason Nakatsu

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$145,632

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $145,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,632
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,632
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Jason Nakatsu serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,632. They are classified at grade 13.

Kelly Van Bronkhorst

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelly Van Bronkhorst holds the role of Emergency Management Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,042. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Magorrian

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$131,234

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $131,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,234
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,234
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Magorrian works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Environmental Protection Agency based in Seattle, Washington. Matthew earned $131,234 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Susan Gonzalez

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Susan Gonzalez serves as a Emergency Management Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Kristy Galaleo

Emergency Management Specialist/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0089
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristy Galaleo is a Emergency Management Specialist at Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.