Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Occupation
$59,440
National Median Salary
$28.58
Median Hourly Wage
134,670
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+27.9%
10 Year Change
$46,490
2014 Median
$59,440
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $123,000 | 90 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $107,490 | 40 |
| Support Activities for Transportation | $105,680 | 40 |
| Software Publishers | $103,730 | 810 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $103,270 | 80 |
Top Paying States for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $127,160 | — |
| New York | $73,230 | 11,720 |
| Massachusetts | $72,840 | 4,100 |
| District of Columbia | $72,010 | 2,400 |
| Hawaii | $67,660 | 460 |
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Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
Support Activities for Transportation
Software Publishers
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
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