Career Profile
Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners
Meeting, convention, and event planners arrange all aspects of events and professional gatherings.
General Information
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 44 openings per year are projected for Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners.
Employment Change
Employment for Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 19.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.60/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.89, while experienced workers are paid $28.85. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 274 Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 326.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners are Other Personal Services, Religious Organizations, and Traveler Accommodation.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Communications and Media.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners is Bachelor's. 52% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.