Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners earn a median $61,160 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
U.S. median
$61,160
$29.40 per hour
Range
$36,830 – $101,700
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
142,860
across the U.S.
▲2.9%
Pay trend: The median for meeting, convention, and event planners in the U.S. rose from $59,440 (May 2024) to $61,160 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What meeting, convention, and event planners do
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.8% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 16,800
- Self-employed
- 10%
Employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is projected to grow 5.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 16,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$51,322
per year · effective tax rate 16.1%
$4,277Monthly
$2,138Twice a month
$1,974Every 2 weeks
$24.67Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,159
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,792
- Medicare (1.45%)$887
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$51,322
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,830 | $17.71 | $31,773 |
| 25th percentile | $46,970 | $22.58 | $39,920 |
| Median (50th) | $61,160 | $29.40 | $51,322 |
| 75th percentile | $78,790 | $37.88 | $64,259 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $101,700 | $48.89 | $80,376 |
Best cities for meeting, convention, and event planners (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $78,010 | $60,030 | $55,446 | 3,650 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $82,120 | $62,126 | $53,736 | 3,490 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $78,610 | $60,484 | $53,734 | 9,050 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $75,450 | $58,451 | $53,682 | 5,140 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $69,890 | $57,998 | $52,188 | 2,450 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $62,720 | $52,576 | $51,000 | 3,380 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $61,380 | $50,173 | $48,563 | 2,660 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $62,640 | $49,555 | $47,836 | 4,230 |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA | $68,850 | $54,075 | $47,616 | 7,300 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $62,320 | $50,220 | $47,475 | 2,680 |
| 11 | San Diego, CA | $66,060 | $52,328 | $46,768 | 2,430 |
| 12 | Miami, FL | $61,260 | $51,402 | $45,029 | 3,240 |
| 13 | Atlanta, GA | $50,140 | $40,488 | $40,465 | 3,470 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $82,120
- New York, NY — $78,610
- Boston, MA — $78,010
- Washington, DC — $75,450
- Seattle, WA — $69,890
- Los Angeles, CA — $68,850
- San Diego, CA — $66,060
- Dallas, TX — $62,720
- Chicago, IL — $62,640
- Denver, CO — $62,320
- Phoenix, AZ — $61,380
- Miami, FL — $61,260
- Atlanta, GA — $50,140
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $76,970 | +6.9% | $59,404 | $53,320 – $121,410 | 2,360 |
| Massachusetts | $75,740 | +4.0% | $58,546 | $48,960 – $133,980 | 4,640 |
| New York | $74,730 | +2.0% | $57,964 | $45,600 – $129,980 | 10,330 |
| Hawaii | $74,460 | +10.1% | $57,084 | $39,760 – $98,560 | 550 |
| Vermont | $74,310 | +30.4% | $58,663 | $50,270 – $89,690 | 430 |
| New Jersey | $72,780 | +12.4% | $57,557 | $46,790 – $121,090 | 2,160 |
| California | $71,120 | +6.2% | $55,461 | $44,850 – $121,310 | 20,650 |
| Connecticut | $70,010 | +9.0% | $55,806 | $44,710 – $124,370 | 1,450 |
| Washington | $65,530 | −0.8% | $54,833 | $45,070 – $100,190 | 3,600 |
| Maryland | $63,280 | +5.5% | $50,383 | $38,990 – $107,770 | 2,570 |
| New Hampshire | $63,250 | +11.9% | $53,001 | $47,650 – $97,780 | 510 |
| Colorado | $62,050 | −0.4% | $50,015 | $40,140 – $102,710 | 4,650 |
| Arizona | $61,330 | +3.1% | $50,134 | $38,820 – $92,730 | 3,440 |
| Louisiana | $61,150 | +11.0% | $49,866 | $35,460 – $99,910 | 610 |
| Oregon | $61,120 | +3.0% | $46,772 | $42,770 – $84,680 | 2,020 |
| Virginia | $60,930 | +0.7% | $48,448 | $40,140 – $102,280 | 4,230 |
| Florida | $60,270 | +2.4% | $50,607 | $32,930 – $100,470 | 10,480 |
| Rhode Island | $59,910 | −1.8% | $48,688 | $36,400 – $96,140 | 890 |
| Illinois | $59,840 | −0.0% | $47,444 | $35,810 – $104,720 | 5,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,170 | +4.5% | $47,134 | $37,730 – $90,380 | 3,940 |
| Maine | $57,900 | −54.5% | $45,976 | $45,760 – $80,410 | 490 |
| Minnesota | $57,710 | −0.4% | $46,149 | $37,680 – $93,730 | 3,160 |
| Nevada | $57,610 | +0.9% | $48,470 | $31,200 – $87,430 | 2,060 |
| Texas | $57,470 | +1.7% | $48,357 | $34,990 – $95,450 | 10,730 |
| Missouri | $56,900 | +7.4% | $46,162 | $31,190 – $83,500 | 2,500 |
| Wyoming | $55,550 | +16.8% | $46,814 | $42,410 – $84,860 | 120 |
| Alaska | $54,990 | +2.5% | $46,364 | $43,580 – $82,720 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $54,990 | −3.8% | $44,679 | $32,670 – $99,420 | 4,340 |
| Kansas | $54,840 | +6.3% | $43,984 | $25,870 – $86,090 | 920 |
| Utah | $54,150 | +9.6% | $44,219 | $32,030 – $90,220 | 1,970 |
| Wisconsin | $53,940 | +4.0% | $43,928 | $35,660 – $88,530 | 2,690 |
| Arkansas | $53,040 | +2.7% | $42,942 | $31,190 – $102,170 | 550 |
| Michigan | $52,780 | +2.1% | $42,596 | $36,580 – $80,640 | 3,560 |
| Nebraska | $52,630 | +4.3% | $42,953 | $43,520 – $76,660 | 610 |
| Alabama | $52,180 | +7.4% | $41,763 | $36,150 – $82,940 | 980 |
| Tennessee | $52,000 | +4.8% | $43,962 | $36,300 – $78,100 | 3,260 |
| South Carolina | $51,830 | +4.9% | $41,873 | $30,770 – $80,790 | 1,240 |
| Iowa | $51,750 | −2.2% | $42,446 | $36,100 – $78,710 | 1,120 |
| North Dakota | $51,700 | +1.1% | $43,721 | $36,300 – $76,760 | 300 |
| New Mexico | $50,820 | +6.8% | $41,791 | $35,550 – $74,970 | 350 |
| Indiana | $50,090 | +3.5% | $40,979 | $34,860 – $82,920 | 2,140 |
| Ohio | $49,900 | −1.0% | $41,685 | $29,910 – $81,640 | 4,750 |
| Kentucky | $49,280 | +1.8% | $40,169 | $31,310 – $80,110 | 1,110 |
| Georgia | $49,250 | +1.7% | $39,819 | $30,100 – $84,530 | 5,050 |
| Delaware | $49,020 | −9.6% | $39,524 | $34,330 – $79,870 | 400 |
| Montana | $49,000 | +2.6% | $40,005 | $35,210 – $75,150 | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $48,990 | +5.6% | $39,884 | $29,620 – $76,240 | 1,440 |
| South Dakota | $47,050 | +5.6% | $39,985 | $36,310 – $66,060 | 340 |
| Mississippi | $44,680 | +3.4% | $37,025 | $27,370 – $73,150 | 360 |
| West Virginia | $35,760 | −24.2% | $29,955 | $28,110 – $63,710 | 300 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Labor Contractor | $58,460 | No formal educational credential | +7.4% |
| Training and Development Specialist | $69,280 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Fundraiser | $72,550 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Human Resources Specialist | $75,940 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Buyer and Purchasing Agent | $77,710 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $78,210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $78,240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| Cost Estimator | $78,740 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | $78,760 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meeting, convention, and event planners make?
The national median salary for meeting, convention, and event planners is $61,160 a year ($29.40 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,830 and the top 10% earn over $101,700. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays meeting, convention, and event planners the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $76,970. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many meeting, convention, and event planners are there in the U.S.?
About 142,860 people work as meeting, convention, and event planners nationwide.