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Meetings and Convention Planner

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AVG. SALARY

$45,830

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$45,830

Entry Annual Wage

$25,450

Experienced Annual Wage

$72,540

Average Hourly Wage

$22.03

Entry Hourly Wage

$12.24

Experienced Hourly Wage

$34.87

Median Hourly Wage

$20.90

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $48,750 or $23.44/hr $31,470 or $15.13/hr $64,330 or $30.93/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $45,670 or $21.96/hr $22,530 or $10.83/hr $66,160 or $31.81/hr
Tulsa MSA $44,340 or $21.32/hr $27,320 or $13.13/hr $67,300 or $32.36/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $42,980 or $20.66/hr $25,010 or $12.03/hr $61,210 or $29.43/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $54,030 or $25.98/hr $31,810 or $15.29/hr $72,540 or $34.87/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,720 or $22.94/hr $27,050 or $13.00/hr $69,390 or $33.36/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 8%
Job Openings 224 estimated annual job openings
Employment 1,946 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Tulsa MSA 340 18% 6 N/A 44
Oklahoma City MSA 490 18% 10 N/A 65

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$62,280

Average Hourly Wage

$29.94

Average Annual Range

$34,410 to $99,010

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook increasing
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +8%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 1520 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 132,000 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Faster than average growth
  Event planners' services are expected to be in demand by people who want help organizing personal events, such as weddings. In addition, demand for professionally planned meetings and events will stem from businesses and organizations that host events. However, virtual meeting technology may dampen employment growth as virtual meetings continue to replace some in-person events. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (20.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (17%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (12.4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS720000) (11.9%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (10.2%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (NAICS560000) (9.4%)
  • Administrative and support services (NAICS561000) (9.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (8.2%)
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (7%)
  • Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries (NAICS711000) (6.7%)
  • Business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations (NAICS813900) (6.6%)
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS722000) (6.5%)

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