Business continuity managers: Salary, career path, job outlook, education and more

Emergency management directors working for hospitals, universities, or private companies may be called business continuity managers. Similar to their counterparts in local and state government, business continuity managers prepare plans and procedures to help businesses maintain operations and minimize losses during and after an emergency.

Education Required
Emergency management directors typically need a bachelors degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, emergency management, or public health. Some directors working in the private sector in the area of business continuity management may need to have a degree in computer science, information systems administration, or another information technology (IT) field.
Job Outlook
The projected percent change in employment from 2016 to 2026: 8% (As fast as average)
(The average growth rate for all occupations is 7 percent.)
Licenses/Certifications
Some states require directors obtain certification within a certain timeframe after being hired in the position.
Median pay: How much do Emergency Management Directors make?
$70,500 Annual Salary
$33.89 per hour

Careers for Emergency Management Directors

  • Disaster response directors
  • EMS directors
  • Emergency management system directors
  • Emergency planners
  • Emergency planning and response managers
  • Emergency preparedness coordinators
  • Emergency services directors
  • Emergency services program coordinators
  • Public safety directors

Similar Careers