Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $37,730 -36.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $27,630
90th percentile $65,830
Employed locally 90
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,630
    25th
    $32,440
    50th (median)
    $37,730
    75th
    $53,470
    90th
    $65,830

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 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
    Jackson, MS $49,610
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,260

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,960
    Accountants and Auditors$67,170
    Human Resources Specialists$65,510
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74,870
    Management Analysts$86,940
    Project Management Specialists$86,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Gulfport, MS is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Gulfport, MS is 36.5% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $27,630 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,440.