SOC 13-1121 · May 2025 · United States
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners across the United States is $61,160 per year, measured over 142,860 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $76,970.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Pay for this occupation varies by 115.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $76,970 and West Virginia pays $35,760.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $76,970 | 2,360 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $75,740 | 4,640 | |
| 3 | New York | $74,730 | 10,330 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $74,460 | 550 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $74,310 | 430 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $72,780 | 2,160 | |
| 7 | California | $71,120 | 20,650 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $70,010 | 1,450 | |
| 9 | Washington | $65,530 | 3,600 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $63,280 | 2,570 |
States with the most Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 20,650 | $71,120 | |
| 2 | Texas | 10,730 | $57,470 | |
| 3 | Florida | 10,480 | $60,270 | |
| 4 | New York | 10,330 | $74,730 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 5,220 | $59,840 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 5,050 | $49,250 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 4,750 | $49,900 | |
| 8 | Colorado | 4,650 | $62,050 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 4,640 | $75,740 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 4,340 | $54,990 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $90,560 | 1,190 |
| 2 | Kahului | $84,640 | 130 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $82,120 | 3,490 |
| 4 | New York | $78,610 | 9,050 |
| 5 | Boston | $78,010 | 3,650 |
| 6 | Trenton | $77,010 | 170 |
| 7 | Washington | $75,450 | 5,140 |
| 8 | Bridgeport | $73,890 | 510 |
| 9 | Burlington | $71,720 | 170 |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $71,100 | 330 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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