Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $51,990 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $105,180
Employed locally 70
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $37,400
    50th (median)
    $51,990
    75th
    $105,180
    90th
    $105,180

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 88% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 12% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $66,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,350
    Greenville, NC $61,890
    Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $61,850
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,980

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93,770
    Human Resources Specialists$75,690
    Accountants and Auditors$77,790
    Management Analysts$96,780
    Logisticians$90,730
    Training and Development Specialists$54,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Fayetteville, NC is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Fayetteville, NC is 12.5% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,400.