Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in North Carolina
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in North Carolina earn an average of $60,550 a year. That is $5,970 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $66,520. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $62,920.
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Average pay for meeting, convention, and event planners by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,520 | $31.98 |
| North Carolina | $60,550 | $29.11 |
| Virginia | $67,130 | $32.28 |
| South Carolina | $55,460 | $26.67 |
| Georgia | $54,770 | $26.33 |
| Tennessee | $54,240 | $26.08 |
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Questions and answers
How much do meeting, convention, and event planners make in North Carolina?
The average is $60,550 a year, and the median is $54,990. That is $5,970 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $66,520.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$29.11 an hour on average; the median is $26.44.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($62,920), followed by Fayetteville, NC ($62,870). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Jacksonville, NC ($53,790).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #27 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.