Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $67,570 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.49
10th percentile $46,990
90th percentile $117,770
Employed locally 390
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,990
    25th
    $51,830
    50th (median)
    $67,570
    75th
    $90,180
    90th
    $117,770

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 66% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 34% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,070
    District of Columbia $72,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,420
    State College, PA $67,180
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $66,490
    Connecticut $64,230

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $95,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,570
    Project Management Specialists $125,960
    Accountants and Auditors $94,450
    Human Resources Specialists $85,200
    Management Analysts $106,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Boulder, CO is $32.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Boulder, CO is 13.7% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $46,990 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,830.