Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $49,520 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.81
10th percentile $24,280
90th percentile $77,320
Employed locally 910
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,280
    25th
    $35,210
    50th (median)
    $49,520
    75th
    $61,010
    90th
    $77,320

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 67% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 33% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,030
    Project Management Specialists $85,060
    Accountants and Auditors $76,790
    Human Resources Specialists $66,430
    Management Analysts $92,620
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in San Antonio, TX is $23.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in San Antonio, TX is 16.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $24,280 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,210.