Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $55,010 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.45
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $88,510
Employed locally 500
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $55,010
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $88,510

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 63% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 37% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,070
    District of Columbia $72,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,420
    Boulder, CO $67,570
    State College, PA $67,180
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $66,490

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $97,350
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,210
    Project Management Specialists $105,980
    Accountants and Auditors $79,630
    Human Resources Specialists $76,270
    Management Analysts $105,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Colorado Springs, CO is $26.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 7.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.