Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Middle 50%
- $37,220–$72,550
- vs U.S. median
- -10%
- Metro rank
- #67 of 97
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro earn a median of $54,760 a year, based on BLS estimates for 890 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $61,160 and in line with the NC statewide median of $54,990. It ranks #67 of 97 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE890 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in other NC metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $59,420 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $54,930 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $49,990 |
| Asheville, NC | $49,590 |
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Questions
What is the average Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $54,760 a year (May 2025). Half of the 890 jobs pay between $37,220 and $72,550. The 10th percentile is $32,670 and the 90th is $100,570.
Is Raleigh a high-paying metro for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $61,160 and in line with the NC statewide median of $54,990. It ranks #67 of 97 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners make an hour in Raleigh?
About $26.33 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $54,760 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.89–$34.88 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.