Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $47,700 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $32,360
90th percentile $79,100
Employed locally 90
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,360
    25th
    $38,750
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $59,770
    90th
    $79,100

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 71% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 29% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,350
    Corvallis, OR $61,630
    Vallejo, CA $60,950
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,480

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,770
    Human Resources Specialists $65,530
    Project Management Specialists $82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,950
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $70,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Roanoke, VA is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Roanoke, VA is 19.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $32,360 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,750.