Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $36,020 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $26,900
90th percentile $66,370
Employed locally 90
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,900
    25th
    $28,770
    50th (median)
    $36,020
    75th
    $52,990
    90th
    $66,370

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 57% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 43% below the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-South Portland, ME $127,160
    Maine $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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $60,200
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,920
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,660
    Dalton, GA $56,380
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $56,090
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $52,410

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $57,400
    Accountants and Auditors $73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,260
    Human Resources Specialists $54,240
    Training and Development Specialists $51,850
    Project Management Specialists $77,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Athens, GA is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Athens, GA is 39.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $26,900 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,770.