Hospitality & Tourism Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Event Planner Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median event planner salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $48,951 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$48,951
vs State Avg
$-3,415
vs National
$-7,969
Cost of Living
86%

Event Planner Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level event planner earns around $30,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $81,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$30,100
$-4,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$49,880
$-8,120 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$81,700
$-13,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $27,520
25th Percentile $36,120
Median (50th) $48,951
75th Percentile $67,080
90th Percentile $87,720

Event Planner Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$55,782
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$55,782
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$54,074
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$50,090
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Event Planner in Winston-Salem

Education

Most event planner positions require a bachelor's degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Event CoordinationVendor ManagementBudgetingNegotiationLogisticsCustomer Service

Job Outlook

Nationally, event planner employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.