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How much do entry level emergency management jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level emergency management in the United States is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are entry level emergency management jobs?

Entry level emergency management jobs are positions designed for individuals who are new to the emergency management field. These roles often involve supporting senior staff in planning, coordinating, and executing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities. Common duties include assisting with emergency drills, maintaining communication systems, gathering and analyzing data, and helping to develop emergency plans. Entry level positions can be found in government agencies, hospitals, universities, and private companies. These jobs provide foundational experience and training for advancing to more senior emergency management roles.

What are some typical challenges faced by entry-level emergency management professionals when coordinating with multiple agencies during a crisis?

Entry-level emergency management professionals often encounter the challenge of coordinating communication and resources among various agencies, such as police, fire, medical services, and local government. Navigating different protocols, priorities, and communication systems can be complex, especially during fast-paced emergencies. Building strong relationships, understanding each agency's role, and staying organized are essential for effective collaboration. Over time, gaining experience in joint training exercises and after-action reviews helps professionals develop the skills needed to streamline interagency cooperation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Entry Level Emergency Management professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Emergency Management professional, you generally need a bachelor's degree in emergency management or a related field, along with foundational knowledge in disaster response and planning. Familiarity with incident command systems (ICS), emergency operations software, and FEMA training or certifications is highly beneficial. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills help you effectively coordinate with various agencies and stakeholders under pressure. These skills are crucial for ensuring efficient emergency response, minimizing risk, and supporting community resilience during crises.

What is the difference between Entry Level Emergency Management vs Emergency Coordinator?

AspectEntry Level Emergency ManagementEmergency Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in emergency management, public safety, or related fieldBachelor's degree, often with additional certifications like ICS or FEMA courses
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, non-profits, or private organizations during preparedness and response phasesCoordination and oversight during emergencies, often in government or large organizations
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level roles in emergency management departments, public safety agenciesMid-level roles in emergency response teams, government agencies

Entry Level Emergency Management positions focus on supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts, often requiring foundational certifications. Emergency Coordinators typically have more experience and oversee emergency response operations, coordinating efforts across teams. While both roles work within emergency management, the Coordinator role involves higher responsibility and leadership during crises.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Emergency Management job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,441 per year, or $20.4 per hour.
LifeFlight Critical Care Transport - Advanced EMT (AEMT)

LifeFlight Critical Care Transport - Advanced EMT (AEMT)

Vanderbilt Health

Nashville, TN

$17.50 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Vanderbilt University Medical Center rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 249 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

191st of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Critical Care Transport

Job Summary:

Independently works off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within his/her full scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and LifeFlight's scope of practice. Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Safety transport patients utilizing Vanderbilt and Unit specific safety, policy and procedure and accreditation standards. Maintains equipment per regulatory and compliance standards. Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care with team, transport and handover.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete documentation of transports/patient care performed using Vanderbilt and Unit specific compliance policy.
  • Safely transport patients utilizing Vanderbilt and Unit specific safety policy and accreditation standards. Maintains equipment per regulatory and compliance standards.
  • Communicate/collaborates effectively to meet patient and team needs.
  • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.


Technical Capabilities:

  • Emergency Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate emergency management in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
  • Critical Thinking (Novice): Displays clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, and sound evidence in the successful completion of tasks and projects. Demonstrates rational and disciplined thought as manifested in results.
  • Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate assessing, intervening and stabilizing patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
  • Drug Interactions (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate knowledge of Drug Interactions in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Driver's License - Tennessee, LIC-Emergency Medical Technician Advanced - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which mayinclude health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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