Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $57,220 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.51
10th percentile $37,950
90th percentile $80,010
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,950
    25th
    $46,980
    50th (median)
    $57,220
    75th
    $73,290
    90th
    $80,010

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 89% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 11% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,350
    Corvallis, OR $61,630
    Vallejo, CA $60,950
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,480

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,490
    Project Management Specialists $87,250
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,140
    Management Analysts $82,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Blacksburg, VA is $27.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Blacksburg, VA is 3.7% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $37,950 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,980.