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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $57,150 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $46,310
90th percentile $89,640
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,310
    25th
    $49,670
    50th (median)
    $57,150
    75th
    $70,440
    90th
    $89,640

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 72% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 28% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,420

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$83,390
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76,410
    Human Resources Specialists$76,820
    Project Management Specialists$104,780
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Wenatchee, WA is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Wenatchee, WA is 3.9% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $46,310 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,670.