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The average salary for an Event Planner in U.S. is $62,280.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $62,280

$34,410$99,010

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $29.94

$16.54$47.60

What does an Event Planner earn?

On average, event planners earn around $62,280 per year in the U.S.. Event planners work with clients to plan and execute events ranging from weddings to corporate conferences. An event planner can choose to specialise in a particular area such as festivals, political events or large-scale corporate gatherings.

How to earn more as an Event Planner

If you want to become an event planner, you will need a university degree in event management, hospitality, or business. You could also look into a degree apprenticeship. To increase your earning potential as an event planner, you can specialise in a certain area, such as wedding planning or corporate events, or take on a managerial role within an event management company. Alternatively, you could become a freelance event planner, or even open your own event planning business.