Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $62,230 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.92
10th percentile $39,670
90th percentile $81,370
Employed locally 2,050
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,670
    25th
    $47,860
    50th (median)
    $62,230
    75th
    $68,990
    90th
    $81,370

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 73% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 27% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,480
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $57,690
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,280
    Yuma, AZ $50,680
    Tucson, AZ $50,200
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $47,080

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,080
    Project Management Specialists $100,010
    Human Resources Specialists $66,020
    Management Analysts $90,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,120
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $63,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Phoenix, AZ is $29.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.7% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $39,670 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,860.