What is a typical salary for an event planner?

The typical or median salary of an event planner was $46,490 per year, as of the May 2014 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Twenty-five percent earned at or below $34,680 per year, whereas another 25 percent earned equal to or above $61,570.

At the low end of the salary range, 10 percent made $25,940 or less, as of May 2014. At the high end, 10 percent made at or above $82,060 annually. In travel accommodations, which is the largest employment sector, the average income was $47,540 per year. In business, professional and political organizations, the average annual salary was $56,660. In other support service environments, event planners averaged $53,610 per year.