Occupation ยท SOC 13-1121
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of meeting, convention, and event planners typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 134,670 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $59,440 ($28.58 an hour).
US employment
134,670
Median annual wage
$59,440
Mean annual wage
$65,090
Median hourly wage
$28.58
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $69,780 | $10,340 (+17.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $74,260 | $14,820 (+24.9%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $78,240 | $18,800 (+31.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $84,130 | $24,690 (+41.5%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Management Analysts | $101,190 | $41,750 (+70.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $81,270 | $21,830 (+36.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California17,800
- 2. New York11,720
- 3. Florida9,670
- 4. Texas9,510
- 5. Ohio5,030
- 6. Colorado4,590
- 7. Virginia4,490
- 8. Illinois4,470
- 9. North Carolina4,450
- 10. Georgia4,370
States that pay the most
- 1. Maine$127,160
- 2. New York$73,230
- 3. Massachusetts$72,840
- 4. District of Columbia$72,010
- 5. Hawaii$67,660
- 6. California$66,990
- 7. Washington$66,070
- 8. New Jersey$64,730
- 9. Connecticut$64,230
- 10. Colorado$62,290
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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