Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $50,680 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.37
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $60,370
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $38,590
    50th (median)
    $50,680
    75th
    $56,800
    90th
    $60,370

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 84% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 16% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,230
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $60,480
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $57,690
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,280
    Tucson, AZ $50,200
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $47,080

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $62,370
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,220
    Accountants and Auditors $74,610
    Human Resources Specialists $62,290
    Project Management Specialists $88,440
    Management Analysts $82,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Yuma, AZ is $24.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Yuma, AZ is 14.7% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,590.