Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $45,990 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $30,410
90th percentile $68,400
Employed locally 90
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,410
    25th
    $34,720
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $60,570
    90th
    $68,400

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 74% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 26% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,500
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,820
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,940
    Tyler, TX $56,260
    Midland, TX $54,260
    Corpus Christi, TX $50,200

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,760
    Project Management Specialists $76,570
    Human Resources Specialists $57,330
    Training and Development Specialists $47,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,730
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Lubbock, TX is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Lubbock, TX is 22.6% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $30,410 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,720.