Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $45,440 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $79,160
Employed locally 150
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $45,440
    50th (median)
    $45,440
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $79,160

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 77% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 23% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $66,490
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $60,520
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,360
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $60,300
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $59,990
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,420

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$50,650
    Accountants and Auditors$73,380
    Project Management Specialists$76,740
    Human Resources Specialists$60,110
    Management Analysts$73,210
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Gainesville, FL is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Gainesville, FL is 23.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,440.