What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Event Planner's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Level Event Planner's salary?

An Entry Level Event Planner's salary grows with experience: starting around $35,317 for beginners, reaching about $36,650 at mid-level, and approach $36,963 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Event Planner?

Entry Level Event Planner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Event Planner roles are District of Columbia $37,902, California $37,759, Massachusetts $37,255. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Event Planner roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Event Planner level roles vary by specialization: Special Event Planner: $109,177; Entry Level Planner: $78,915; Entry Level Environmental Planner: $72,248; Entry Level Urban Planner: $71,249; Corporate Event Planner: $65,945.

Entry Level Event Planner Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Event Planner make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Event Planner in Rhode Island is $35,739 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Entry Level Event Planner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,611
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,979 to $38,289
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,467

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Entry Level Event Planner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,289	$3,191	$736	$18
Average	$35,739	$2,978	$687	$17
25th Percentile	$32,979	$2,748	$634	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Event Planner Salaries

An Entry Level Event Planner's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Event Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Event Planner's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $35,317
Early Career (1-2 years): $35,791
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,650
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,768
Expert (over 8 years): $36,963

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Event Planner	$35,317
Intermediate Level Entry Level Event Planner	$35,791
Senior Level Entry Level Event Planner	$36,650
Specialist Level Entry Level Event Planner	$36,768
Expert Level Entry Level Event Planner	$36,963

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How Do Entry Level Event Planner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Event Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,902.
California: $37,759.
Massachusetts: $37,255.

District of Columbia $37,902 California $37,759 Massachusetts $37,255 Washington $37,119 New Jersey $37,105 Alaska $37,057 Connecticut $36,584 New York $36,393

Hawaii $35,780 Rhode Island $35,492 Maryland $35,297 Minnesota $35,030 Colorado $34,928 Illinois $34,893 Oregon $34,763 Delaware $34,667

New Hampshire $34,607 Virginia $34,472 Pennsylvania $34,079 Nevada $33,880 North Dakota $33,815 Michigan $33,712 Wisconsin $33,675 Vermont $33,599

Texas $33,391 Maine $33,377 Arizona $33,356 Ohio $33,332 Georgia $33,017 Indiana $32,860 Wyoming $32,829 Utah $32,781

Iowa $32,761 Kansas $32,596 Louisiana $32,548 North Carolina $32,531 Missouri $32,524 Florida $32,391 Montana $32,319 Nebraska $32,251

Kentucky $32,213 South Carolina $32,076 Tennessee $31,990 Idaho $31,956 New Mexico $31,706 Oklahoma $31,652 Alabama $31,450 South Dakota $31,111

Arkansas $30,926 West Virginia $30,827 Mississippi $30,529

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Event Planners

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $36,074
Albion: $35,475
Ashaway: $36,211

Adamsville, RI $36,074 Albion, RI $35,475 Ashaway, RI $36,211 Barrington, RI $35,475 Block Island, RI $36,023 Bradford, RI $36,187 Bristol, RI $35,441 Carolina, RI $35,893

Charlestown, RI $35,931 Chepachet, RI $35,407 Clayville, RI $35,441 Coventry, RI $35,407 West Greenwich, RI $35,383 East Greenwich, RI $35,431 Exeter, RI $36,187 Fiskeville, RI $35,475

Forestdale, RI $35,441 Foster, RI $35,383 Glendale, RI $35,383 Greene, RI $35,780 Greenville, RI $35,475 Harmony, RI $35,465 Harrisville, RI $35,407 Hope, RI $35,475

Hope Valley, RI $36,211 Hopkinton, RI $36,222 Jamestown, RI $35,859 Kenyon, RI $36,177 Little Compton, RI $36,061 Manville, RI $35,475 Mapleville, RI $35,383 Newport, RI $35,866

Middletown, RI $36,016 North Kingstown, RI $35,373 North Scituate, RI $35,465 Oakland, RI $35,417 Pascoag, RI $35,397 Pawtucket, RI $35,475 Central Falls, RI $35,475 Cumberland, RI $35,475

Lincoln, RI $35,475 Portsmouth, RI $35,722 Prudence Island, RI $35,407 Rockville, RI $36,222 Saunderstown, RI $35,879 Shannock, RI $36,167 Slatersville, RI $35,441 Slocum, RI $35,879

Tiverton, RI $36,085 Wakefield, RI $35,842 Kingston, RI $35,848 Narragansett, RI $35,855 Peace Dale, RI $35,842 Warren, RI $35,465 Warwick, RI $35,475 Westerly, RI $36,232

West Kingston, RI $35,869 West Warwick, RI $35,475 Wood River Junction, RI $36,187 Woonsocket, RI $35,441 North Smithfield, RI $35,465 Wyoming, RI $36,177 Providence, RI $35,475 Cranston, RI $35,475

North Providence, RI $35,475 East Providence, RI $35,475 Riverside, RI $35,475 Rumford, RI $35,475 Smithfield, RI $35,475 Johnston, RI $35,475

Entry Level Event Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Event Planner's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$32,979

Average $35,739/year

$38,289

$2,748

Average $2,978/month

$3,191

$634

Average $687/week

$736

$16

Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$38,289	$3,191	$736	$18
Average	$35,739	$2,978	$687	$17
25th Percentile	$32,979	$2,748	$634	$16

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