Public safety management involves working to ensure the well-being, safety, and health of the population by developing preparedness measures, disaster plans, policies and procedures, and emergency response teams. Those wishing to pursue careers in this field may obtain a bachelor's degree, or even go on to gain a master's in public safety management, public administration with a focus in safety management, emergency management, or a related discipline. Employers in this field include the government at both the federal and state levels, as well as private consulting firms. The median annual salary for emergency management specialists in 2008 was $43,280, and for occupational health and safety specialists was $60,140.