Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (13-1121) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		670
Mean wage		$29.27
Entry wage		$17.62
10th percentile wage		$15.89
50th percentile wage		$27.63
90th percentile wage		$45.66

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Administrative and Support Services	100	14.5%
Educational Services	80	11.9%
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	80	11.4%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	60	9.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Administrative and Support Services	100	$36.70
Management of Companies and Enterprises	40	$34.96
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	40	$34.61
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	20	$31.64

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (13-1121)

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$27.63		$36.65		-$9.02
2017	$27.34	+1.1%	$36.27	+1.1%	-$8.92
2016	$26.70	+2.4%	$35.42	+2.4%	-$8.71
2015	$26.08	+2.4%	$34.59	+2.4%	-$8.51
2014	$25.36	+2.9%	$33.63	+2.9%	-$8.27
2013	$24.76	+2.4%	$32.84	+2.4%	-$8.08
2012	$24.16	+2.5%	$32.04	+2.5%	-$7.88
2011	$23.77	+1.7%	$31.52	+1.7%	-$7.75
2010	$23.39	+1.6%	$31.03	+1.6%	-$7.63
2009	$22.90	+2.2%	$30.37	+2.2%	-$7.47
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.63		$22.55		$5.08
2017	$27.34	+1.1%	$22.31	+1.1%	$5.03
2016	$26.70	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$4.99
2015	$26.08	+2.4%	$21.22	+2.3%	$4.86
2014	$25.36	+2.9%	$20.77	+2.1%	$4.58
2013	$24.76	+2.4%	$20.33	+2.2%	$4.43
2012	$24.16	+2.5%	$19.92	+2.1%	$4.24
2011	$23.77	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	$4.19
2010	$23.39	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$4.12
2009	$22.90	+2.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	$3.95

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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