How much does an event coordinator make?

The average event coordinator salary in the United States is $41,918. Event coordinator salaries typically range between $31,000 and $56,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for event coordinators is $20.15 per hour. Event coordinator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Event coordinators earn the highest average salary in Maine.

Event coordinator salary

Q: What state pays Event Coordinators the most?

Maine pays Event Coordinators the most in the United States, with an average salary of $51,139 per year, or $24.59 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an event coordinator?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an event coordinator if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in District of Columbia you should be paid close to $49,573 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for an Event Coordinator?

A good starting salary for an event coordinator is $30,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an event coordinator in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for event coordinators is $42,543, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an event coordinator can vary by state.

Q: Do event planners get paid well?

No, event planners do not get paid well. Event planners earn $44,411 a year, on average. That equates to $21.35 an hour. This is not a lot for a position that typically requires a bachelor's degree and specified skills set and a role that can be very demanding and stressful.

Q: How much do event coordinators get paid?

Event coordinators get paid $41,548 a year, on average. That equates to $19.98 an hour. Event coordinators are often tasked with the coordination and management of events. This can include weddings, corporate meetings, or conventions. While event planners create the design, event coordinators are responsible for the execution of that design.

Average event coordinator salary

$41,918

$20.15 hourly rate

Entry-level event coordinator salary

$31,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Event Coordinator Salary

The average annual salary for an event coordinator is approximately $41,918, translating to around $20 per hour. This figure can vary considerably based on experience level, geographical location, and the specific industry. For instance, coordinators with several years of experience typically earn higher salaries compared to entry-level positions. In addition, working in metropolitan areas often leads to better compensation due to increased demand and cost of living factors.

Highest Paying States for Event Coordinators

According to recent data, states such as California, New York, and Texas offer some of the highest salaries for event coordinators. These states not only have a vibrant event industry but also provide a range of opportunities across various sectors, including corporate, non-profit, and entertainment. Understanding these regional differences can help job seekers target their applications more effectively and maximize their earning potential.

On this page

Event coordinator salary by:

Let Zippia find your next event coordinator job

Let Zippia find your next event coordinator job

Where can an Event Coordinator earn more?

Compare salary by location

66k

46k

26k

Columbus, OH$50,408

New Orleans, LA$35,611

Compare salary by company

85k

65k

45k

25k

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory$65,032

Skidmore College$55,019

Event coordinator salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level event coordinator	$35,500	$17.06
Mid-level event coordinator	$43,200	$20.79
Senior-level event coordinator	$51,000	$24.52

Event coordinator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Ziprecruiter and SalaryExpert, the average salary for an event coordinator typically falls between $36,200 and $68,951.

zippia

$41,918yearly

indeed[1]

$61,467yearly

Salary.com[2]

$36,200yearly

ZipRecruiter[3]

$52,175yearly

SalaryExpert[4]

$68,951yearly

Average event coordinator salary by state

The average event coordinator salary in Maine, California, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average event coordinator salary states are Delaware, Iowa, and Indiana.

State view
County view

Average salary:

Highest paying states for event coordinators

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Maine	$51,139	$24.59
2	New Mexico	$47,094	$22.64
3	New York	$49,042	$23.58
4	Vermont	$43,665	$20.99
5	New Jersey	$47,444	$22.81
6	Connecticut	$45,479	$21.86
7	Massachusetts	$45,729	$21.99
8	Alabama	$41,499	$19.95
9	Virginia	$46,686	$22.45
10	District of Columbia	$49,573	$23.83
11	California	$49,149	$23.63
12	West Virginia	$39,647	$19.06
13	New Hampshire	$40,888	$19.66
14	Tennessee	$40,439	$19.44
15	Oklahoma	$38,754	$18.63
16	Arizona	$41,442	$19.92
17	North Dakota	$38,196	$18.36
18	Nevada	$39,295	$18.89
19	Washington	$43,846	$21.08
20	Illinois	$41,458	$19.93
21	Mississippi	$38,190	$18.36
22	Minnesota	$41,010	$19.72
23	Florida	$39,507	$18.99
24	Maryland	$41,706	$20.05
25	Hawaii	$38,063	$18.30
26	Michigan	$37,825	$18.19
27	Colorado	$39,730	$19.10
28	Oregon	$40,252	$19.35
29	Pennsylvania	$37,624	$18.09
30	North Carolina	$36,456	$17.53
31	Texas	$37,349	$17.96
32	Alaska	$38,096	$18.32
33	Wisconsin	$36,001	$17.31
34	South Dakota	$33,996	$16.34
35	Rhode Island	$33,682	$16.19
36	Georgia	$37,716	$18.13
37	Kansas	$37,230	$17.90
38	Delaware	$32,862	$15.80
39	Idaho	$33,355	$16.04
40	Missouri	$36,587	$17.59
41	Wyoming	$31,735	$15.26
42	Montana	$34,493	$16.58
43	Louisiana	$35,594	$17.11
44	Kentucky	$33,259	$15.99
45	South Carolina	$35,388	$17.01
46	Ohio	$33,461	$16.09
47	Utah	$33,381	$16.05
48	Indiana	$31,742	$15.26
49	Nebraska	$31,478	$15.13
50	Iowa	$32,179	$15.47
51	Arkansas	$28,659	$13.78

Top event coordinator jobs near you

Highest paying cities for event coordinators

The highest-paying cities for event coordinators are San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$50,408	$24.23
2	Washington, DC	$49,651	$23.87
3	New York, NY	$49,105	$23.61
4	Boston, MA	$45,705	$21.97
5	Seattle, WA	$44,093	$21.20
6	Baltimore, MD	$41,867	$20.13
7	Chicago, IL	$41,483	$19.94
8	Phoenix, AZ	$41,423	$19.91
9	Minneapolis, MN	$41,030	$19.73
10	Miami, FL	$39,980	$19.22
11	Colorado Springs, CO	$39,796	$19.13
12	Las Vegas, NV	$39,142	$18.82
13	Columbus, GA	$38,078	$18.31
14	Detroit, MI	$37,889	$18.22
15	Philadelphia, PA	$37,783	$18.16
16	San Antonio, TX	$37,610	$18.08
17	Saint Louis, MO	$36,506	$17.55
18	Charlotte, NC	$36,452	$17.52
19	Milwaukee, WI	$35,976	$17.30
20	New Orleans, LA	$35,611	$17.12

Event Coordinators are the most in-demand in these five cities:

Event coordinator salary details

An event coordinator's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $56,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average event coordinator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an event coordinator's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$56,000	$4,667	$27
75th Percentile	$48,000	$4,000	$23
Average	$41,918	$3,493	$20
25th Percentile	$35,000	$2,917	$17
10th Percentile	$31,000	$2,583	$15

Highest paying event coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of event coordinators are business development coordinator, meeting planner, and event planner.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Marketing And Event Planning Internship	$28,412	$2,368	$13.66	131,730
Meeting Planner	$56,257	$4,688	$27.05	17,112
Event Planner	$51,542	$4,295	$24.78	19,793
Event Internship	$29,693	$2,474	$14.28	52,914
Event Promoter	$39,894	$3,325	$19.18	13,455
Event Manager	$51,117	$4,260	$24.58	8,230

Top companies hiring event coordinators now:

Which companies pay event coordinators the most?

Event coordinator salaries at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Persistent Systems are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average event coordinator salary at companies like Lazard and University of Illinois Springfield are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Pacific Northwest National Laboratory	$65,032	$31.27
2	Persistent Systems	$64,630	$31.07
3	Lazard	$61,227	$29.44
4	University of Illinois Springfield	$60,247	$28.96
5	Epicor	$58,949	$28.34
6	Mt. San Antonio College	$58,668	$28.21
7	University of Massachusetts Boston	$58,335	$28.05
8	PJT Partners	$58,218	$27.99
9	Lumeris	$58,192	$27.98
10	Deloitte	$57,458	$27.62
11	Wpp Us Holdings Inc	$57,245	$27.52
12	Princeton University	$56,805	$27.31
13	Columbia University in the City of New York	$56,361	$27.10
14	Mount Nittany Medical Center	$56,273	$27.05
15	Stifel Financial	$56,123	$26.98
16	Portland State University	$55,895	$26.87
17	Dechert	$55,828	$26.84
18	M&T Bank	$55,554	$26.71
19	Baptist Health Home Care	$55,234	$26.55
20	Skidmore College	$55,019	$26.45

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$42,000$41,800$41,600$41,400$41,200$41,000

MaleFemale

Event Coordinator salary by industry

The average event coordinator salary varies across industries:

The average event coordinator salary in the education industry is $44,346, the highest of any industry.
The average event coordinator salary in the finance industry is $41,959.
Event coordinators in the retail industry earn an average salary of $37,951, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for event coordinators

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Education	$44,346	$21.32
2	Non Profits	$41,959	$20.17
3	Media	$41,395	$19.90
4	Health Care	$40,614	$19.53
5	Manufacturing	$40,528	$19.48
6	Hospitality	$40,398	$19.42
7	Professional	$40,107	$19.28
8	Retail	$37,951	$18.25

High paying event coordinator jobs

Event coordinator salary trends

The average event coordinator salary has risen by $4,504 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average event coordinator earned $37,414 annually, but today, they earn $41,918 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for event coordinators over the last decade.

Compare event coordinator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average event coordinator salary over time

Compare event coordinator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Event coordinator salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$41,900	$20.15	+1.9%
2024	$41,100	$19.78	+2.4%
2023	$40,100	$19.30	+2.2%
2022	$39,300	$18.87	+1.9%
2021	$38,500	$18.51	+1.1%

Recently added event coordinator salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Livanova	Senior Meeting and Events Coordinator	Houston, TX	06/30/2025	$85,000
Caesars Entertainment	Coordinator Events Wild Wild West-(Caesars Atlantic City)	Atlantic City, NJ	06/29/2025	$37,566
Robert W. Baird & Co.Orporated	Corporate Event Coordinator	Milwaukee, WI	06/29/2025	$48,000
University of Alaska System	Event Coordinator	Anchorage, AK	06/29/2025	$26,129
Get It-Hospitality	Event Sales Coordinator-Remote \| WFH	Washington, DC	06/29/2025	$58,000
Get It-Hospitality	Coordinator of Engagement and Events-Remote \| WFH	Boston, MA	06/29/2025	$56,349
Riboli Family Wines	Hospitality and Events Coordinator	Los Angeles, CA	06/29/2025	$50,088
Govexecmediagroup	Event Coordinator, City & State Pennsylvania	Philadelphia, PA	06/29/2025	$50,000
Msudenver	Event Coordinator	Denver, CO	06/29/2025	$45,000
Seronda Network	Event Coordinator	Orlando, FL	06/29/2025	$55,000

Event coordinator salary FAQs

What state pays Event Coordinators the most?

How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an event coordinator?

What is a good starting salary for an Event Coordinator?

Do event planners get paid well?

How much do event coordinators get paid?

Have more questions? See all answers to common business and financial questions.

Search for event coordinator jobs

Updated December 15, 2025

Browse business and financial jobs