Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $50,200 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $33,380
90th percentile $71,180
Employed locally 100
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,380
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $50,200
    75th
    $58,060
    90th
    $71,180

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 76% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 24% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,500
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,820
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,940
    Tyler, TX $56,260
    Midland, TX $54,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,520

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$92,450
    Accountants and Auditors$71,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,320
    Human Resources Specialists$57,690
    Training and Development Specialists$55,590
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$61,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Corpus Christi, TX is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 15.5% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $33,380 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.