The salary statistics of meeting, convention, and event planners in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare meeting, convention, and event planner salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,570 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for meeting, convention, and event planners in the industry sector of information. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) meeting, convention, and event planners is $100,570. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid meeting, convention, and event planners is $26,810.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of meeting, convention, and event planners in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $56,040 | 6.75% | 11.13% |
| 2017 | $52,260 | -0.40% | - |
| 2016 | $52,470 | 1.72% | - |
| 2015 | $51,570 | -1.86% | - |
| 2014 | $52,530 | 5.06% | - |
| 2013 | $49,870 | 0.14% | - |
| 2012 | $49,800 | - | - |
The average salaries of meeting, convention, and event planners in two industries in the information sector are shown below. For detailed meeting, convention, and event planner salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | |
| Other Telecommunications | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].