Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Florida

$26,285 $85,302
10th pct Median: $49,594 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$26,285
25th Percentile$35,708
50th (Median)$49,594
75th Percentile$68,440
90th (Top Earners)$85,302
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Florida median salary of $49,594 for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners has the purchasing power of approximately $49,152 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Florida's higher cost of living (COL index: 100.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners make in Florida?
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Florida earn a median annual salary of $49,594 per year ($23.84/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $51,660.
Is Florida a good state for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners?
Florida pays slightly below the national average for meeting, convention, and event planners. Cost of living in Florida is near the national average (COL index: 100.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Florida?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 100.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $49,594 salary in Florida has the purchasing power of approximately $49,152 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Florida reduce real purchasing power.
How does Florida compare to neighboring states for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Florida

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $318,912
2 Radiologists $297,523
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $293,971
4 Neurologists $283,776
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $261,005
6 Psychiatrists $239,806
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $233,606
8 Family Medicine Physicians $214,858
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Florida

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the business finance sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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