Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $57,660 -3% vs national
Median hourly $27.72
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $93,070
Employed locally 370
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $46,330
    50th (median)
    $57,660
    75th
    $74,480
    90th
    $93,070

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 82% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,860
    Ithaca, NY $62,490
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $60,400
    Rochester, NY $58,300
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $58,140

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,240
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $70,640
    Management Analysts $84,020
    Compliance Officers $82,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Buffalo, NY is $27.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Buffalo, NY is 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,330.