Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $60,400 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.04
10th percentile $40,730
90th percentile $115,970
Employed locally 530
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,730
    25th
    $53,560
    50th (median)
    $60,400
    75th
    $76,560
    90th
    $115,970

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 70% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 30% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,120
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,860
    Ithaca, NY $62,490
    Rochester, NY $58,300
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $58,140
    Binghamton, NY $57,980

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$84,030
    Management Analysts$81,780
    Project Management Specialists$104,370
    Human Resources Specialists$75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Albany, NY is $29.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Albany, NY is 1.6% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $40,730 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,560.