Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $64,790 +9% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $40,310
90th percentile $99,880
Employed locally 310
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,310
    25th
    $48,560
    50th (median)
    $64,790
    75th
    $80,050
    90th
    $99,880

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 68% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 32% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,220
    Accountants and Auditors $88,160
    Project Management Specialists $107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Management Analysts $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Santa Maria, CA is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Santa Maria, CA is 9% above 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $40,310 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,560.