Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
SOC 13-1121 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners is $56,920, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $62,280, and an estimated 122,130 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +10.4% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -6.2% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 4.8% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,920 | $56,920 | 122,130 |
| 2022 | $52,560 | $54,724 | 112,070 |
| 2021 | $49,470 | $55,628 | 98,150 |
| 2020 | $51,560 | $60,702 | 109,800 |
Nominal change
+10.4%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-6.2%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+4.8%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
155,800
Projected 2034
163,300
Annual Openings
15,500
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $56,920. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $73,870 | +29.8% | 10,490 |
| Massachusetts | $73,100 | +28.4% | 3,650 |
| District of Columbia | $69,990 | +23% | 2,300 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $67,890 | +19.3% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $66,180 | +16.3% | 2,100 |
| Connecticut | $65,260 | +14.7% | 1,450 |
| Hawaii | $64,670 | +13.6% | 450 |
| California | $62,250 | +9.4% | 16,600 |
| Washington | $61,930 | +8.8% | 3,400 |
| Maryland | $60,910 | +7% | 2,540 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$34,410
25th Pct
$43,450
Median
$56,920
75th Pct
$74,510
90th Pct
$99,010
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMK, INC. | CA | 2 | $125,000 |
| TIFFANY & CO. | NY | 1 | $63,128 |
| Arena Destination Marketing LLC | NY | 1 | $66,000 |
| RMP Travel Inc. | NY | 1 | $48,006 |
| MDM Brickell Hotel Group Ltd. | FL | 1 | $55,000 |
| Ninjja Global, Inc. | FL | 1 | $38,000 |
| World Journal LLC | NY | 1 | $48,714 |
| Compass Group USA, Inc. | MA | 1 | $59,702 |
| Hole in the Wall 626 1st Ave LLC | NY | 1 | $70,000 |
| Ten Fifty Entertainment Inc. | CA | 1 | $55,000 |
| Parched Hospitality Group Inc. | NY | 1 | $65,000 |
| Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington, DC | MD | 1 | $70,000 |
| HUBLOT OF AMERICA INC. | FL | 1 | $55,000 |
| Riot Games, Inc. | CA | 1 | $130,900 |
| International Merchandising Company LLC | NY | 1 | $180,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | VA | 1 | $55,411 |
| Octo Hospitality LLC | AL | 1 | $70,000 |
| Jamestown Management Corporation | NY | 1 | $80,205 |
| BGSLIK LLC | MO | 1 | $50,000 |
| Machik Corp. | DC | 1 | $46,738 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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