Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $50,540 -15% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $28,440
90th percentile $79,740
Employed locally 290
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,440
    25th
    $38,910
    50th (median)
    $50,540
    75th
    $67,000
    90th
    $79,740

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 71% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maine $127,160
    Portland-South Portland, ME $127,160
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,120
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $80,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $79,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,070

    Nearby metros — Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $58,870
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $55,750
    Cleveland, OH $51,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,220
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,200
    Ohio $50,390

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,980
    Human Resources Specialists $65,590
    Project Management Specialists $98,380
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,840
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Akron, OH is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.35 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salaries?

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Akron, OH is 15% below the national median of $59,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Akron?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $28,440 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,910.