Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $63,740 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.64
10th percentile $43,080
90th percentile $105,830
Employed locally 2,560
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,080
    25th
    $50,840
    50th (median)
    $63,740
    75th
    $83,060
    90th
    $105,830

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 62% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 38% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,200
    Accountants and Auditors $95,680
    Project Management Specialists $109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,670
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $104,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Denver, CO is $30.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Denver, CO is 7.2% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $43,080 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,840.