Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for meeting, convention, and event planners is $25.50 an hour ($53,040 a year). About 550 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($61,160). Arkansas ranks 32nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for meeting, convention, and event planners in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.99 | $31,190 |
| 25% of workers | $19.31 | $40,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.50 | $53,040 |
| 75% of workers | $39.01 | $81,140 |
| 90% of workers | $49.12 | $102,170 |
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $57,910 | 170 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $57,420 | 200 |
| Fort Smith | $47,750 | 30 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for meeting, convention, and event planners
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 16,800 openings a year (BLS)
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