Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$59,440
↑ 29.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 29.2% since 2011 ($46,020 → $59,440)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $59,440
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,440 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $56,920 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | $52,560 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | $49,470 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | $51,560 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $50,600 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $49,370 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $48,290 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $47,350 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $46,840 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | $46,490 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | $46,260 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $45,810 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | $46,020 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.