# SOC 11-9161: Emergency Management Directors

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/11-9161

Employers logged 79 certified H-1B applications for Emergency Management Directors (11-9161) roles, requesting 149 workers. The average offered wage is $86,334/yr, close to the BLS national median ($93,330/yr). (2025, SOC 11-9161) The largest filers are Oxfam-America, Inc., Transportation Technology Center, Inc. and Margaret A Cargill Philanthropic Services LLC.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 79 |
| Total workers | 149 |
| Average offered wage | $86K |
| Average prevailing wage | $76K |
| BLS median wage | $93K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 11-9161 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -7% |

## Top employers (of 45)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oxfam-America, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/oxfam-america-inc-c6f86cd9f4) | 11 | 11 | $64K | $93K |
| [Transportation Technology Center, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/transportation-technology-center-inc-484916d488) | 7 | 7 | $70K | $93K |
| [Margaret A Cargill Philanthropic Services LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/margaret-a-cargill-philanthropic-service-05b913e579) | 6 | 6 | $109K | $93K |
| [AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/atlanticare-regional-medical-center-68cbdaa542) | 5 | 5 | $54K | $93K |
| [Deloitte & Touche LLP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/deloitte-touche-llp-03a23b47a2) | 5 | 75 | $120K | $93K |
| [International Rescue Committee, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/international-rescue-committee-inc-b1f186a3b3) | 4 | 4 | $83K | $93K |
| [Fusion Risk Management Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/fusion-risk-management-inc-2bf66b09d6) | 4 | 4 | $91K | $93K |
| [Medical Teams International](https://www.xh1b.org/org/medical-teams-international-c003eec476) | 3 | 3 | $74K | $93K |
| [J & J International Foods Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/j-j-international-foods-inc-5e46c50e9c) | 3 | 3 | $65K | $93K |
| [H Mart TEXAS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/h-mart-texas-inc-6a696edda6) | 3 | 3 | $62K | $93K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | $83K |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | $40K |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 | $51K |
| 2014 | 14 | 84 | $120K |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 | $70K |
| 2016 | 11 | 11 | $68K |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 | $55K |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 | $70K |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | $80K |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | $110K |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | $110K |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $129K |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | $119K |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | $92K |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | $110K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 8 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/11-9161
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=11-9161
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=11-9161


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.