How Much Does an Event Manager Make in the United States?
The average base salary for an Event Manager in the United States is a month or $78,729 per year, according to the most recent data averaged from Indeed, Salary.com and ZipRecruiter.
Average Event Manager Base Salary:
The average wage for an Event Manager is per hour.
Annual Mean Wage of Event Managers by State
[Calculated using Glassdoor, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Salary.com and Talent.com data]
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Event Manager Salary in Major US Cities
Annual mean wage
$78,293
Annual mean wage
$75,167
Annual mean wage
$64,049
Annual mean wage
$69,215
[Calculated using Glassdoor, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Salary.com and Talent.com data]
High-Paying Cities for Event Managers
| City | Avg Salary | Avg Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 64,049 | 30.79 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 69,215 | 33.28 |
| Miami, FL | 78,293 | 37.64 |
| NYC, NY | 75,167 | 36.14 |
Event Manager Salary by State
Explore the average Event Manager Salary salary by state.
| State | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $51,070 |
| Alaska | $48,460 |
| Arizona | $54,010 |
| Arkansas | $51,640 |
| California | $69,280 |
| Colorado | $63,570 |
| Connecticut | $71,650 |
| Delaware | $57,820 |
| Florida | $63,800 |
| Georgia | $52,210 |
| Hawaii | $70,880 |
| Idaho | $49,500 |
| Illinois | $63,480 |
| Indiana | $54,230 |
| Iowa | $53,130 |
| Kansas | $54,300 |
| Kentucky | $49,190 |
| Louisiana | $56,210 |
| Maine | $54,470 |
| Maryland | $61,840 |
| Massachusetts | $77,720 |
| Michigan | $52,530 |
| Minnesota | $57,530 |
| Mississippi | $41,040 |
| Missouri | $53,540 |
| Montana | $51,130 |
| Nebraska | $56,350 |
| Nevada | $59,570 |
| New Hampshire | $57,990 |
| New Jersey | $73,440 |
| New Mexico | $48,100 |
| New York | $83,160 |
| North Carolina | $57,810 |
| North Dakota | $52,420 |
| Ohio | $55,610 |
| Oklahoma | $45,830 |
| Oregon | $60,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,210 |
| Rhode Island | $54,500 |
| South Carolina | $49,980 |
| South Dakota | $46,970 |
| Tennessee | $50,460 |
| Texas | $52,090 |
| Utah | $53,500 |
| Vermont | $62,210 |
| Virginia | $64,180 |
| Washington | $67,230 |
| West Virginia | $39,840 |
| Wisconsin | $53,960 |
| Wyoming | $54,950 |
| District of Columbia | $76,100 |
How Much Do Similar Careers to an Event Manager Get Paid?
Event Managers earn more than Event Planners and Event Coordinators but less than Hotel Managers.
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Event Coordinator | |
| Event Planner | |
| Hotel Manager |
Labor Laws and Taxes for Event Managers
As an Event Manager, you need to be aware of the minimum wage, tipped wage credit, overtime pay and leave policies in your state.
Check out the guides below or view more labor laws:
- New York Labor Law Guide
- Illinois Labor Law Guide
- California Labor Law Guide
- Florida Labor Law Guide
To easily calculate federal, state and local taxes in your state, use our free Paycheck Calculator.
