Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $55,230 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.55
10th percentile $38,400
90th percentile $71,720
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,400
    25th
    $49,830
    50th (median)
    $55,230
    75th
    $61,990
    90th
    $71,720

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 74% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 26% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $77,880
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $72,950
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $65,760
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,960
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,950
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $60,520

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,900
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Management Analysts $63,960
    Human Resources Specialists $68,600
    Project Management Specialists $84,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Santa Fe, NM is $26.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Santa Fe, NM is 7.1% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $38,400 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,830.