Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $69,420 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.37
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $117,360
Employed locally 2,550
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $53,960
    50th (median)
    $69,420
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $117,360

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 62% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 38% 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
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $80,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $79,770
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,860
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $72,950
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $71,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,990

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$101,420
    Project Management Specialists$125,390
    Accountants and Auditors$99,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$102,390
    Management Analysts$129,900
    Human Resources Specialists$88,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Seattle, WA is $33.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Seattle, WA is 16.8% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,960.