Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $60,500 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $40,680
90th percentile $82,630
Employed locally 1,460
National median $59,440

Compare Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Austin, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
in
Austin, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,680
    25th
    $49,530
    50th (median)
    $60,500
    75th
    $73,330
    90th
    $82,630

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 62% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 38% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,820
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,940
    Tyler, TX $56,260
    Midland, TX $54,260
    Corpus Christi, TX $50,200
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,520

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $99,350
    Accountants and Auditors $81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,640
    Human Resources Specialists $74,510
    Management Analysts $102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Austin, TX is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Austin, TX is 1.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $40,680 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,530.