Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary (2025)
Based on 142,860 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,830 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $46,970 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $61,160 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $78,790 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $101,700 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$47K
Median
$61K
75th
$79K
90th
$102K
Highest Paying States for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $82,800 |
| Massachusetts | $81,710 |
| District of Columbia | $79,640 |
| New Jersey | $77,880 |
| California | $77,160 |
| Connecticut | $75,240 |
| Vermont | $73,020 |
| Hawaii | $71,830 |
| Washington | $70,880 |
| Maryland | $70,840 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $82,800 per year, while Maryland has an average of $70,840 — a difference of $11,960. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 142,860 workers were employed as Meeting, Convention, and Event Plannerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $66,520 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-1121