Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $46,210 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $32,400
90th percentile $92,390
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,400
    25th
    $36,390
    50th (median)
    $46,210
    75th
    $62,850
    90th
    $92,390

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 75% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 25% 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
    Napa, CA $67,790
    State College, PA $67,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,820
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,990
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $59,540

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,840
    Human Resources Specialists $60,280
    Project Management Specialists $95,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Erie, PA is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Erie, PA is 22.3% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $32,400 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,390.