Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $47,440 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $33,710
90th percentile $68,880
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,710
    25th
    $38,680
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $66,140
    90th
    $68,880

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 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

    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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,630
    Knoxville, TN $49,830
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $49,310
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $49,260
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $47,400
    Jackson, TN $46,200

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$63,940
    Human Resources Specialists$58,960
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$58,970
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62,750
    Project Management Specialists$78,760
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Johnson City, TN is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Johnson City, TN is 20.2% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $33,710 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,680.