Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $46,980 -21% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $72,590
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $37,710
    50th (median)
    $46,980
    75th
    $57,290
    90th
    $72,590

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 75% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 25% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,220
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,800
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $49,750
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $48,410
    Kentucky $48,410
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $45,980

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,660
    Human Resources Specialists $61,390
    Project Management Specialists $79,030
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,140
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,480
    Training and Development Specialists $61,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Bowling Green, KY is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Bowling Green, KY is 21% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,710.