Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $55,750 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.81
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $84,160
Employed locally 300
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $40,640
    50th (median)
    $55,750
    75th
    $68,230
    90th
    $84,160

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 80% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 20% 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
    Columbus, OH $58,870
    Cleveland, OH $51,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,220
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,200
    Akron, OH $50,540
    Ohio $50,390

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$100,170
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$90,170
    Accountants and Auditors$78,710
    Project Management Specialists$101,180
    Human Resources Specialists$64,740
    Management Analysts$100,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Dayton, OH is $26.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Dayton, OH is 6.2% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,640.