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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $51,060 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.55
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $75,440
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $51,060
    75th
    $64,660
    90th
    $75,440

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 85% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Hickory, NC is $24.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Hickory, NC is 14.1% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.