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Job outlook for event hosts in the United States
Are event host jobs in demand?
Event host job and salary trends over time
Event host jobs over time
Event host job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,192 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,138 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,858 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,814 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,798 | 0.00% |
Average event host salary over time
Event host salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,232 | $14.05 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $28,265 | $13.59 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $27,126 | $13.04 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | $25,621 | $12.32 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $24,458 | $11.76 | +4.2% |
Event host jobs by state
Most common states for event hosts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 181 | 3% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 151 | 3% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 32 | 3% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 27 | 3% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 18 | 3% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 600 | 2% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 220 | 2% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 212 | 2% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 203 | 2% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 195 | 2% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 137 | 2% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 128 | 2% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 89 | 2% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 78 | 2% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 71 | 2% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 62 | 2% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 32 | 2% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 24 | 2% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 17 | 2% |
Most common cities for event hosts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culver City | 1 | 3% | $29,437 |
| 2 | Ashburn | 1 | 2% | $29,082 |
| 3 | Coral Gables | 1 | 2% | $26,000 |
| 4 | Centreville | 1 | 1% | $28,939 |
| 5 | Columbus | 1 | 1% | $26,695 |
| 6 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $26,244 |
| 7 | Mountain View | 1 | 1% | $29,721 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $26,824 |
| 9 | Chula Vista | 1 | 0% | $29,155 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $29,440 |
Event Host job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of event host experts
Marshall University
Spokane Community College
Missouri State University
Brigham Young University–Hawaii
Events Industry
Lasell University
What's a day at work look like for an Event Host?
Mark Zanter: Most of Bachelor's students obtain a Masters degree since that is entry level for teaching in Higher ed. In recent years they have set themselves up as entrepreneurs in music business (writing jingles etc.), working as liturgical musicians, teaching privately, teaching in Higher ed, or working for an Arts Institution. Some will go into other fields like law, medicine, computer science, or public school teaching.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Event Host job market given the pandemic?
Duane Sunwold: Curb-side To Go, Food Trucks, Personal Catering, Family Farming, Farmers Markets. The meeting and convention market is expected to see an increase by 2022.
Dr. Jokima Hiller
Assistant ProfessorMissouri State University
Department of Hospitality Leadership
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Event Hosts to find work opportunities?
Dr. Jokima Hiller: Look at secondary markets for opportunities. Unfortunately, many of your major markets have been hit hard resulting in closings or in closings, reopenings, and then closings again because there hasn't been enough business to sustain them. But, you will find that the next town over had hospitality businesses that scaled back but never closed thereby meeting the needs of their regulars and attracting displaced business from the larger markets. For example, Indianapolis is a major market where their downtown area was greatly impacted. However, some hotels in Fishers remained open and are now actively seeking candidates as they ramp back up.
What Event Host skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Joel Reece Ph.D.: Communication skills related to cultural sensitivity
Hosting skills to coordinate and put on events to maximize facility use and revenue
Barbara Connell
Chair of Events Industry Council’s CMP Governance Commission and CEO at the American Society for Gastrointestinal EndoscopyEvents Industry
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Event Hosts?
Barbara Connell: Inevitably, there will be an impact, especially in those fields that rely on face-to-face learning, such as medicine. While we're learning how to better engage individuals safely in all areas, there are some fields that simply require personal, hands-on education, which is difficult and can be unsafe, especially when working with sick or compromised patients. Those who were scheduled to enter their final year of education over the last 5-8 months are going to experience education in a different fashion and likely have an altered outcome. It is critical for all educators to try to engage at a deeper level while remotely teaching, and then encourage the student to seek ongoing education after graduation to further hone skills. The concept of life-long learning is more important than ever.
Siddharth Mobar
Assistant ProfessorLasell University
Department of Hospitality & Event Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Event Host job market given the pandemic?
Siddharth Mobar: There will be a reset of wages, cross-training as hotels will pivot to more efficient operations and there will be a demand for graduates with more specialized skills, professional hospitality industry certifications.