Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $51,510 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.76
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $90,100
Employed locally 100
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $39,420
    50th (median)
    $51,510
    75th
    $70,910
    90th
    $90,100

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 76% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 24% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $71,630
    Napa, CA $67,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,740

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Bakersfield, CA is $24.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.3% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,420.