Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $44,390 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.34
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $69,270
Employed locally 110
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $44,390
    50th (median)
    $44,390
    75th
    $44,390
    90th
    $69,270

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 64% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 36% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,990
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,820
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $58,260
    Lexington Park, MD $51,250
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $45,490

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,720
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,220
    Project Management Specialists $78,150
    Human Resources Specialists $66,520
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,410
    Training and Development Specialists $73,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Salisbury, MD is $21.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Salisbury, MD is 25.3% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,390.