The salary statistics and trend of meeting, convention, and event planners in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare meeting, convention, and event planner salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,700 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $92,090 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $107,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for meeting, convention, and event planners in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. 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 $107,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,700. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent meeting, convention, and event planners is $21,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of meeting, convention, and event planners in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,700 | 12.32% | 16.79% |
| 2016 | $61,110 | -0.64% | - |
| 2015 | $61,500 | 2.37% | - |
| 2014 | $60,040 | -11.66% | - |
| 2013 | $67,040 | 13.48% | - |
| 2012 | $58,000 | - | - |
The average salaries of meeting, convention, and event planners in 14 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of meeting, convention, and event planners in a specific industry, use the links in the table.