Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
SOC: 13-1121.00
Common Job Titles
Conference Planning ManagerConference Services ManagerConvention Services Manager (CSM)Events Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
134,670
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $35,990 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $101,310 |
| Workers on average earn | $65,090 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Customer and Personal Service4.3/5
- English Language4.2/5
- Communications and Media3.7/5
- Administrative3.5/5
- Administration and Management3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopESRI ArcGIS softwareFacebookGoogle DocsHypertext markup language HTMLMarketo Marketing AutomationMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementTrimble SketchUp Pro
Technology Skills
Active Network EventRegisterBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeConvention Industry Council CIC APEX ToolboxDean Evans & Associates EMS ProfessionalDelphi DiscoveryDelphi TechnologyEvent Management SoftwareEvents Operations Software
Tools & Equipment
Desktop computersLaptop computersOverhead display projectorsPersonal computersPublic address PA systemsTwo way radiosVideo projectorsVideoconferencing equipment