Hospitality & Tourism
Event Planner Salary
Event planners coordinate all aspects of professional meetings, conferences, and special events.
Median Salary
$56,920
Mean Salary
$62,400
Total Employed
140,200
Job Growth
+8%
Event Planner Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level event planners earn around $35,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $58,000. Senior-level event planners can earn $95,000 or more.
Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$35,000 Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$58,000 Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$95,000 Salary Percentile Breakdown
The salary range for event planners varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $32,000, while the top 10% earn $102,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $56,920 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $102,000 |
Event Planner Salary by State
Event Planner salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $96,764, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $47,244.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $96,764 | Details → |
| #2 California | $78,550 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $76,842 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $70,581 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $69,442 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $65,458 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $65,458 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $63,750 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $62,612 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $62,612 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $59,766 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $59,766 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $59,766 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $59,197 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $57,489 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $57,489 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $55,782 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $55,782 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $55,212 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $55,212 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $55,212 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $55,212 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $54,643 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $54,074 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $54,074 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $53,505 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $52,936 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $52,936 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $52,366 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $52,366 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $52,366 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $52,366 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $51,797 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $51,228 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $51,228 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $51,228 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $51,228 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $51,228 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $50,659 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $50,659 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $50,659 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $50,090 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $50,090 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $49,520 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $49,520 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $49,520 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $48,951 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $47,813 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $47,813 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $47,244 | Details → |
Key Responsibilities
- ● Plan event logistics
- ● Select venues and vendors
- ● Manage event budgets
- ● Coordinate catering and entertainment
- ● Oversee event execution
Top Skills
Event Coordination Vendor Management Budgeting Negotiation Logistics Customer Service
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 8% growth over the next decade