Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $58,810 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.27
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $99,860
Employed locally 130
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $50,710
    50th (median)
    $58,810
    75th
    $76,980
    90th
    $99,860

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 63% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $71,630
    Napa, CA $67,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,740

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,010
    Project Management Specialists$101,230
    Human Resources Specialists$76,000
    Management Analysts$83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in San Luis Obispo, CA is $28.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.1% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,710.