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

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

Median annual salary $47,110 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $71,920
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $37,310
    50th (median)
    $47,110
    75th
    $57,910
    90th
    $71,920

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 61% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 39% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $60,200
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $58,920
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,660
    Dalton, GA $56,380
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $56,090
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $52,410

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $70,560
    Accountants and Auditors $74,610
    Human Resources Specialists $60,890
    Project Management Specialists $83,620
    Logisticians $46,540
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,650

    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, GA is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.50 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, GA is 20.7% 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 $31,190 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,310.