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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Texas
Ranked #23 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of meeting, convention, and event plannerss in Texas earn between $34,990 and $95,450. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean meeting, convention, and event planners salary in Texas is $61,710, about 7.2% below the U.S. average ($66,520). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,720 | $66,880 | 3,380 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,770 | $65,240 | 2,160 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,990 | $64,600 | 1,610 |
| Midland, TX | $56,440 | $58,100 | 50 |
| Longview, TX | $53,300 | $54,850 | 30 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $53,060 | $62,150 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $52,240 | $55,490 | 890 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $52,000 | $50,210 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do meeting, convention, and event planners make in Texas?
The median meeting, convention, and event planners salary in Texas is $57,470 per year (mean $61,710), and about 80% earn between $34,990 and $95,450.
How much do meeting, convention, and event planners make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,710 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for meeting, convention, and event planners?
Texas ranks #23 of 50 states for meeting, convention, and event planners pay. Its mean salary of $61,710 is about 7.2% below the U.S. average of $66,520.
Which metro areas in Texas pay meeting, convention, and event planners the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for meeting, convention, and event planners are Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($62,720), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($61,770), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($59,990), by median annual wage.
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