Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $60,360 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $33,470
90th percentile $100,960
Employed locally 1,220
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,470
    25th
    $47,340
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $77,840
    90th
    $100,960

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 85% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 15% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $66,490
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $60,520
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $60,300
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $59,990
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,420
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $59,020

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$78,280
    Human Resources Specialists$62,430
    Management Analysts$92,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,760
    Project Management Specialists$97,340
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$77,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Tampa, FL is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Tampa, FL is 1.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $33,470 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,340.