Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $45,080 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $30,270
90th percentile $74,280
Employed locally 110
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,270
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $45,080
    75th
    $57,500
    90th
    $74,280

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 81% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 19% 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
    Columbus, OH $58,870
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $55,750
    Cleveland, OH $51,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,220
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,200
    Akron, OH $50,540

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$66,640
    Human Resources Specialists$58,270
    Project Management Specialists$80,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,260
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$62,040
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Youngstown, OH is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Youngstown, OH is 24.2% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $30,270 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.