Meeting Planner Careers

Meeting and event planners working in larger cities will  have higher income potential than those working in less populated areas. Areas like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles have larger populations and more large corporations based there, so they tend to have more demand for event planners.

Event planners who start their own business  may struggle getting started, but those who are good at what they do, and who have good business sense, will see their income rise with no “ceiling.” However, working for a  hotel or other venue or an event planning company will give stability.  Depending on the metropolitan area, a meeting and event planner salary can range anywhere from $30K to $80K.

When planning for a new career, one of the most important aspects you should consider is the salary. Event planner salaries vary widely depending on the specialty and who you talk to, but there are some general guidelines to check when deciding on a career.

National Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) says that in May of 2006 a convention planner’s median annual earnings were $42,180, with the low end of the salary scale at under $26,000 and the upper ten percent earning more than $70,000. The agency further divided the categories, stating business, professional, and political event planners made the highest amount, around $45,000, and the lowest wages were earned by those in the travel industry at $38,270. Salary.com reports current salaries at $53,532, with variations allowed for location and specialty. Read more…