Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Virginia
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Virginia earn an average of $67,130 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $66,520. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $78,620.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66,520 | $31.98 |
| Virginia | $67,130 | $32.28 |
| District of Columbia | $79,640 | $38.29 |
| Maryland | $70,840 | $34.06 |
| North Carolina | $60,550 | $29.11 |
| Tennessee | $54,240 | $26.08 |
| Kentucky | $53,060 | $25.51 |
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Questions and answers
How much do meeting, convention, and event planners make in Virginia?
The average is $67,130 a year, and the median is $60,930. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $66,520.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$32.28 an hour on average; the median is $29.29.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($78,620), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($69,680). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($50,270).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #12 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.