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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $59,270 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $40,180
90th percentile $91,550
Employed locally 270
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,180
    25th
    $53,940
    50th (median)
    $59,270
    75th
    $74,360
    90th
    $91,550

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 58% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 42% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $88,320
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,940
    Project Management Specialists $105,830
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,570
    Human Resources Specialists $79,910
    Management Analysts $93,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Santa Rosa, CA is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 0.3% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $40,180 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,940.