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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $45,460 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $27,660
90th percentile $65,630
Employed locally 120
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,660
    25th
    $37,460
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $65,630

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 87% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 13% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $67,660
    Accountants and Auditors $62,420
    Human Resources Specialists $50,360
    Project Management Specialists $64,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $43,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in McAllen, TX is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in McAllen, TX is 23.5% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $27,660 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,460.