Idaho Emergency Management Salaries

The number of emergency situations in the state of Idaho is fewer than other states due to the sparse population. However, there is still a trained staff on hand at the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in Idaho to handle such disaster situations.

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The salary ranges for the state of Idaho are dependent on the position that is held, as well as the area in which these professionals work. For example, while there are thousands of emergency management workers in the state with roles as varied as clean up to mitigation planning, those in the Idaho Falls area generally make more than those in any other part of the state.

The following are the annual mean salary for each of these areas in Idaho for the position of emergency management director:

  • Boise City: Annual mean salary – $58,000
  • Idaho Falls: Annual mean salary – $61,000
  • Pocatello: Annual mean salary – $54,000
  • Meridian: Annual mean salary – $58,000
  • Nampa: Annual mean salary – $58,000

A person that holds this position can expect to receive an increase in salary, as well as bonuses as they gain more experience and training throughout their careers. Knowing the expected salary can help prospective emergency management directors make a decision about which county or municipal OEM they’d like to work for.

The table below shows salary expectations for HAZMAT workers in different parts of Idaho as provided by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Idaho Hazardous Materials Removal Worker Salaries

Area name
Employment
Annual mean wage
Boise City-Nampa ID
210
36790
East Idaho nonmetropolitan area
100
58410