Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in California
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in California earn a median of $71,120 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($61,160)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,650
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,850; the top 10% earn over $121,310. Nationally the range is $36,830 to $101,700.
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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in California
How much do meeting, convention, and event planners make in California?
The median is $71,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,850 and the top 10% earn over $121,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for meeting, convention, and event planners?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+16% vs. the national median of $61,160). Living costs are not included.