What are the main factors that influence an Event Coordinator's salary?

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

How does experience change An Event Coordinator's salary?

An Event Coordinator's salary grows with experience: a Meeting/Event Planner I (0-2 years)earns $61,946, a Event Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $69,880, a Meeting/Event Planner III (4-7 years)earns $95,969, a Meeting/Event Planner IV (7+ years)earns $117,587, a Meeting/Event Supervisor (7+ years)earns $99,110,

What are the highest paying states for an Event Coordinator?

Event Coordinator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Event Coordinator roles are District of Columbia $70,404, California $70,137, Massachusetts $69,203. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Event Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Event Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Event Sales Coordinator: $78,996; Event Services Coordinator: $66,611; Corporate Event Coordinator: $65,698; Senior Event Coordinator: $65,124; Event Logistics Coordinator: $57,983.

Event Coordinator Salary in District of Columbia

How much does an Event Coordinator make in District of Columbia?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Event Coordinator in District of Columbia is $70,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,019
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,084 to $77,531
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,419

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Event Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,531	$6,461	$1,491	$37
Average	$70,404	$5,867	$1,354	$34
25th Percentile	$63,084	$5,257	$1,213	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Event Coordinator Salaries

An Event Coordinator'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 Event Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Event Coordinator'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): $61,946
Early Career (1-2 years): $69,880
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,969
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,587
Expert (over 8 years): $99,110

Levels	Salary
Meeting/E... Level Event Coordinator	$61,946
Event Coo... Level Event Coordinator	$69,880
Meeting/E... Level Event Coordinator	$95,969
Meeting/E... Level Event Coordinator	$117,587
Meeting/E... Level Event Coordinator	$99,110

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How Do Event Coordinator 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 Event Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,404.
California: $70,137.
Massachusetts: $69,203.

District of Columbia $70,404 California $70,137 Massachusetts $69,203 Washington $68,948 New Jersey $68,923 Alaska $68,834 Connecticut $67,956 New York $67,600

Hawaii $66,462 Rhode Island $65,928 Maryland $65,565 Minnesota $65,069 Colorado $64,879 Illinois $64,815 Oregon $64,573 Delaware $64,395

New Hampshire $64,283 Virginia $64,033 Pennsylvania $63,302 Nevada $62,933 North Dakota $62,812 Michigan $62,621 Wisconsin $62,551 Vermont $62,411

Texas $62,024 Maine $61,998 Arizona $61,960 Ohio $61,915 Georgia $61,330 Indiana $61,038 Wyoming $60,981 Utah $60,892

Iowa $60,854 Kansas $60,548 Louisiana $60,459 North Carolina $60,427 Missouri $60,415 Florida $60,167 Montana $60,033 Nebraska $59,906

Kentucky $59,836 South Carolina $59,582 Tennessee $59,423 Idaho $59,359 New Mexico $58,895 Oklahoma $58,793 Alabama $58,418 South Dakota $57,789

Arkansas $57,445 West Virginia $57,261 Mississippi $56,708

Top Paying Cities for Event Coordinators

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:

Parcel Return Service: $70,404
Washington: $70,404
Naval Anacost Annex: $70,404

Parcel Return Service, DC $70,404 Washington, DC $70,404 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $70,404 Washington Navy Yard, DC $70,404

Event Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Event Coordinator'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 February 01, 2026

$63,084

Average $70,404/year

$77,531

$5,257

Average $5,867/month

$6,461

$1,213

Average $1,354/week

$1,491

$30

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,531	$6,461	$1,491	$37
Average	$70,404	$5,867	$1,354	$34
25th Percentile	$63,084	$5,257	$1,213	$30

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