Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Common Job Titles
- Conference Planning Manager
- Conference Services Manager
- Convention Services Manager (CSM)
- Events Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
134,670
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $35,990. 25th percentile: U.S. $45,610. 50th percentile: U.S. $59,440. 75th percentile: U.S. $77,150. 90th percentile: U.S. $101,310. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $35,990 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $101,310 |
| Workers on average earn | $65,090 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
- English Language4.2/5
- Communications and Media3.7/5
- Administrative3.5/5
- Administration and Management3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Google Docs
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- Marketo Marketing Automation
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Trimble SketchUp Pro
Technology Skills
- Active Network EventRegister
- Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
- Convention Industry Council CIC APEX Toolbox
- Dean Evans & Associates EMS Professional
- Delphi Discovery
- Delphi Technology
- Event Management Software
- Events Operations Software
Tools & Equipment
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Overhead display projectors
- Personal computers
- Public address PA systems
- Two way radios
- Video projectors
- Videoconferencing equipment