Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for meeting, convention, and event planners is $24.92 an hour ($51,830 a year). About 1,240 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($61,160). South Carolina ranks 37th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for meeting, convention, and event planners in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.79 | $30,770 |
| 25% of workers | $18.79 | $39,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.92 | $51,830 |
| 75% of workers | $31.46 | $65,440 |
| 90% of workers | $38.84 | $80,790 |
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $53,990 | 350 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $51,890 | 190 |
| Spartanburg | $49,990 | 50 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $49,470 | 90 |
| Columbia | $47,830 | 180 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $45,810 | 60 |
| Florence | $42,940 | 30 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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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