Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for meeting, convention, and event planners is $24.10 an hour ($50,140 a year). About 3,470 people work in this job there.

$24.10Median hourly pay
$37,750–$69,420Middle half of workers, yearly
3,470People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($61,160). It is 2% higher than the Georgia median ($49,250).

Pay range for meeting, convention, and event planners in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.37$29,880
25% of workers$18.15$37,750
Half of workers (median)$24.10$50,140
75% of workers$33.38$69,420
90% of workers$41.77$86,880

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Augusta-Richmond County$57,190110
Brunswick-St. Simons$54,53040
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$50,1403,470
Dalton$49,49040
Macon-Bibb County$49,13040
Savannah$48,750200
Columbus$44,930100
Athens-Clarke County$44,22060
Gainesville$42,70070

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 16,800 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Catering DirectorEvent CoordinatorEvents ManagerCatering and Convention Services ManagerCertified Meeting ProfessionalConference ManagerConference OrganizerConference PlannerConference Planning ManagerConference ProducerConference ReservationistConference Service Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.