Event planner salary in Washington

Event planner earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level event planner earnings begin at:

$38.71 per hour

$80,520 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level event planner earnings begin at:

$31.40 per hour

$65,320 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level event planner earnings begin at:

$23.89 per hour

$49,690 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level event planner earnings begin at:

$17.94 per hour

$37,320 per year

10th percentile

Starting level event planner earnings begin at:

$14.82 per hour

$30,820 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Event planner salary by state

How much does an Event Planner earn?

Event planners make sure all the many facets of an event run smoothly, be it a meeting, festival or a wedding. The current trends and forecasts for the meeting and events industry show a positive outlook for not only the industry as a whole, but for those individuals who call themselves event planners. While bachelor's degrees are typical for this position, experience is equally valued. A well-organized event planner can quickly move up the ranks into a lucrative salary.

Event size and scope adds to an event planner's salary, as does the industry. For example, event planners for convention centres typically make more than catering event planners, but starting out working small events is a way to break into the field. Location is also a factor for salary scale. The highest event planner salaries are in the metropolitan areas of Bridgeport, Connecticut; New York City; and the District of Columbia.

How do event planner salaries compare to similar careers?

Event planners earn about the same as related careers in Washington. On average, they make less than correctional officers but more than family social workers.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)