What are the main factors that influence a Convention Coordinator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Convention Coordinator's salary?

A Convention Coordinator's salary grows with experience: a Meeting/Event Planner I (0-2 years)earns $57,813, a Convention Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $65,209, a Meeting/Event Planner III (4-7 years)earns $89,579, a Meeting/Event Planner IV (7+ years)earns $109,718, a Meeting/Event Supervisor (7+ years)earns $92,512,

What are the highest paying states for a Convention Coordinator?

Convention Coordinator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Convention Coordinator roles are District of Columbia $71,623, California $71,352, Massachusetts $70,401. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Convention Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Convention Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Manager, Convention Sales: $124,519; Convention Services Manager: $107,581; Director of Catering and Convention Services: $79,127; Coordinator: $76,512; Convention Planner: $75,380.

How do different companies affect a Convention Coordinator's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Convention Coordinator roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Convention Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Convention Coordinator make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Convention Coordinator in the United States is $64,689 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,529
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,201 to $70,886
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,383

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Convention Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,886	$5,907	$1,363	$34
Average	$64,689	$5,391	$1,244	$31
25th Percentile	$57,201	$4,767	$1,100	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Convention Coordinator Salaries

A Convention 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Convention Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Convention 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): $57,813
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,209
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,579
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,718
Expert (over 8 years): $92,512

Levels	Salary
Meeting/E... Level Convention Coordinator	$57,813
Conventio... Level Convention Coordinator	$65,209
Meeting/E... Level Convention Coordinator	$89,579
Meeting/E... Level Convention Coordinator	$109,718
Meeting/E... Level Convention Coordinator	$92,512

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

District of Columbia: $71,623.
California: $71,352.
Massachusetts: $70,401.

District of Columbia $71,623

California $71,352

Massachusetts $70,401

Washington $70,142

New Jersey $70,116

Alaska $70,026

Connecticut $69,133

New York $68,771

Hawaii $67,613

Rhode Island $67,069

Maryland $66,701

Minnesota $66,196

Colorado $66,002

Illinois $65,937

Oregon $65,691

Delaware $65,510

New Hampshire $65,396

Virginia $65,142

Pennsylvania $64,398

Nevada $64,022

North Dakota $63,899

Michigan $63,705

Wisconsin $63,634

Vermont $63,492

Texas $63,097

Maine $63,071

Arizona $63,033

Ohio $62,987

Georgia $62,392

Indiana $62,095

Wyoming $62,036

Utah $61,946

Iowa $61,907

Kansas $61,597

Louisiana $61,506

North Carolina $61,474

Missouri $61,461

Florida $61,208

Montana $61,073

Nebraska $60,943

Kentucky $60,872

South Carolina $60,613

Tennessee $60,452

Idaho $60,387

New Mexico $59,915

Oklahoma $59,811

Alabama $59,430

South Dakota $58,789

Arkansas $58,440

West Virginia $58,252

Mississippi $57,689

Top Paying Cities for Convention 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:

San Jose: $81,592
San Francisco: $80,699
Oakland: $78,998

San Jose, CA $81,592

San Francisco, CA $80,699

Oakland, CA $78,998

New York, NY $74,482

Paramus, NJ $73,576

Queens Village, NY $73,573

Passaic, NJ $73,512

Bergenfield, NJ $73,506

Stamford, CT $73,363

Huntington, NY $73,337

Newark, NJ $72,859

Bridgeport, CT $72,722

Vallejo, CA $72,594

New Brunswick, NJ $72,568

Petaluma, CA $72,529

Middlesex, NJ $72,406

Somerset, NJ $72,361

Santa Cruz, CA $72,277

Boston, MA $71,882

Monterey, CA $71,655

Seattle, WA $71,507

Santa Rosa, CA $71,494

Los Angeles, CA $71,475

Juneau, AK $71,306

Washington, DC $71,235

Orange, CA $71,005

Santa Ana, CA $70,834

Long Beach, CA $70,769

Anaheim, CA $70,757

Anchorage, AK $70,724

Santa Maria, CA $70,530

Everett, WA $70,517

Danbury, CT $70,289

Bremerton, WA $70,200

Tacoma, WA $69,967

New Suffolk, NY $69,966

Sacramento, CA $69,948

Santa Barbara, CA $69,877

Trenton, NJ $69,806

San Diego, CA $69,806

Brockton, MA $69,734

Fairbanks, AK $69,576

Lompoc, CA $69,411

Lowell, MA $69,359

Ventura, CA $69,346

Nashua, NH $69,333

Stockton, CA $69,327

Modesto, CA $68,855

Poughkeepsie, NY $68,712

Olympia, WA $68,589

Kennewick, WA $68,589

New Haven, CT $68,564

Lawrence, MA $68,331

Hartford, CT $68,266

Riverside, CA $68,253

New Bedford, MA $68,188

Richland, WA $68,188

Bakersfield, CA $68,098

San Bernardino, CA $68,072

New Britain, CT $68,065

Atlantic City, NJ $68,065

New London, CT $68,040

Norwich, CT $68,020

Portsmouth, NH $68,007

Boulder, CO $67,870

Portland, OR $67,781

Worcester, MA $67,774

Minneapolis, MN $67,574

Philadelphia, PA $67,483

Honolulu, HI $67,270

Saint Paul, MN $67,239

Vineland, NJ $67,224

Providence, RI $67,037

Chicago, IL $66,849

Bellingham, WA $66,772

Springfield, MA $66,720

Baltimore, MD $66,701

Chico, CA $66,539

Pittsfield, MA $66,364

Manchester, NH $66,241

Spokane, WA $65,957

Denver, CO $65,950

Albany, NY $65,646

Troy, NY $65,620

Nassau, NY $65,551

Schenectady, NY $65,484

Wilmington, DE $65,433

Burlington, VT $65,342

Salem, OR $65,316

Portland, ME $65,116

Yakima, WA $65,051

Rochester, MN $64,850

Reno, NV $64,818

Fresno, CA $64,818

Milwaukee, WI $64,760

Detroit, MI $64,695

Ann Arbor, MI $64,684

Allentown, PA $64,676

Colorado Springs, CO $64,566

Syracuse, NY $64,533

Carson City, NV $64,533

Houston, TX $64,443

Eugene, OR $64,411

Gary, IN $64,333

Springfield, OR $64,281

Bismarck, ND $64,268

Galveston, TX $64,223

Medford, OR $64,126

Fort Collins, CO $64,100

Concord, NH $64,068

Austin, TX $64,048

Mesa, AZ $63,912

Reading, PA $63,906

Phoenix, AZ $63,899

Dallas, TX $63,880

Saint Cloud, MN $63,818

Madison, WI $63,731

Utica, NY $63,557

Rochester, NY $63,453

Des Moines, IA $63,447

Raleigh, NC $63,440

Atlanta, GA $63,343

Battle Creek, MI $63,324

Salt Lake City, UT $63,304

Lancaster, PA $63,207

Harrisburg, PA $63,117

Kansas City, MO $63,052

Champaign, IL $63,039

Kansas City, KS $63,039

Fort Worth, TX $63,033

Columbus, OH $63,022

Boca Raton, FL $63,007

Pittsburgh, PA $62,981

Richmond, VA $62,955

Indianapolis, IN $62,942

Cleveland, OH $62,936

Las Vegas, NV $62,858

Cincinnati, OH $62,858

Petersburg, VA $62,761

Huntsville, AL $62,664

Lansing, MI $62,621

Lebanon, PA $62,612

Pueblo, CO $62,606

Appleton, WI $62,586

Buffalo, NY $62,560

Dayton, OH $62,541

Racine, WI $62,528

Charlotte, NC $62,522

Saint Louis, MO $62,502

York, PA $62,463

Elkhart, IN $62,463

Gastonia, NC $62,451

Billings, MT $62,436

Beaumont, TX $62,418

Lorain, OH $62,405

Benton Harbor, MI $62,392

Toledo, OH $62,379

Binghamton, NY $62,347

Rock Hill, SC $62,341

Rockford, IL $62,308

Springfield, IL $62,282

Elyria, OH $62,276

Fargo, ND $62,276

Flagstaff, AZ $62,231

Fort Lauderdale, FL $62,192

Duluth, MN $62,153

Miami, FL $62,153

Cheyenne, WY $62,108

Grand Forks, ND $62,108

Bangor, ME $61,965

Cedar Rapids, IA $61,894

Durham, NC $61,867

Louisville, KY $61,862

Grand Rapids, MI $61,849

Hialeah, FL $61,842

Casper, WY $61,752

Scranton, PA $61,674

New Orleans, LA $61,655

Virginia Beach, VA $61,648

Akron, OH $61,616

Peoria, IL $61,532

Sarasota, FL $61,519

Nashville, TN $61,474

Omaha, NE $61,474

Green Bay, WI $61,474

Baton Rouge, LA $61,441

Charleston, SC $61,428

Jamestown, NY $61,396

Davenport, IA $61,396

Tucson, AZ $61,364

Saint Petersburg, FL $61,325

Tampa, FL $61,312

Evansville, IN $61,273

Port Arthur, TX $61,273

Bradenton, FL $61,247

Santa Fe, NM $61,131

Orlando, FL $61,014

Clearwater, FL $60,995

Canton, OH $60,859

La Crosse, WI $60,859

Albuquerque, NM $60,820

Newport News, VA $60,814

High Point, NC $60,794

Ogden, UT $60,769

Corpus Christi, TX $60,717

Norfolk, VA $60,678

Laramie, WY $60,678

Rock Island, IL $60,639

Saginaw, MI $60,626

Jacksonville, FL $60,620

Salisbury, NC $60,607

Boise, ID $60,594

Moline, IL $60,562

Fort Myers, FL $60,542

Memphis, TN $60,529

Tulsa, OK $60,497

Waterloo, IA $60,458

Spartanburg, SC $60,393

Lincoln, NE $60,361

Fort Wayne, IN $60,348

Provo, UT $60,342

Cedar Falls, IA $60,264

San Antonio, TX $60,238

Greensboro, NC $60,212

South Bend, IN $60,206

Savannah, GA $60,135

Muskegon, MI $60,109

Birmingham, AL $60,102

Winston Salem, NC $60,071

Lake Charles, LA $59,915

Anderson, IN $59,902

Lexington, KY $59,882

Augusta, GA $59,863

Greenville, SC $59,863

Lima, OH $59,811

Wichita, KS $59,805

Tuscaloosa, AL $59,805

Columbia, SC $59,746

Springfield, OH $59,734

Asheville, NC $59,630

Bloomington, IN $59,585

Knoxville, TN $59,352

Shreveport, LA $59,345

Wilmington, NC $59,261

Roanoke, VA $59,261

Topeka, KS $59,145

Frankfort, KY $59,138

Oklahoma City, OK $59,093

Chillicothe, OH $59,067

Longview, TX $59,061

Melbourne, FL $59,054

Sioux Falls, SD $58,951

Mobile, AL $58,944

Terre Haute, IN $58,918

Altoona, PA $58,880

Amarillo, TX $58,834

Killeen, TX $58,815

Fayetteville, AR $58,763

Chattanooga, TN $58,744

Sioux City, IA $58,686

Idaho Falls, ID $58,673

Lynchburg, VA $58,621

Gainesville, FL $58,537

Portsmouth, OH $58,504

Little Rock, AR $58,492

Lafayette, LA $58,466

Youngstown, OH $58,466

Daytona Beach, FL $58,427

Clarksville, TN $58,420

Pensacola, FL $58,414

Temple, TX $58,409

Hopkinsville, KY $58,220

Erie, PA $58,207

Florence, SC $58,181

Charleston, WV $58,078

Great Falls, MT $58,045

Macon, GA $57,955

Tallahassee, FL $57,948

Fayetteville, NC $57,935

Waco, TX $57,922

Helena, MT $57,877

Pine Bluff, AR $57,852

Vincennes, IN $57,773

Lubbock, TX $57,748

Alamogordo, NM $57,709

Twin Falls, ID $57,651

Rapid City, SD $57,631

Jackson, MS $57,515

Huntington, WV $57,510

Greenville, MS $57,508

Parkersburg, WV $57,442

Montgomery, AL $57,431

Wichita Falls, TX $57,366

Springfield, MO $57,366

Biloxi, MS $57,334

Monroe, LA $57,269

Johnstown, PA $57,224

Sumter, SC $57,198

Columbus, GA $57,191

Pascagoula, MS $57,068

Abilene, TX $57,068

Kingsport, TN $56,900

Albany, GA $56,900

Gulfport, MS $56,881

Alexandria, LA $56,667

Fort Smith, AR $56,506

El Paso, TX $56,331

Las Cruces, NM $56,040

Harlingen, TX $55,876

Pocatello, ID $55,865

Florence, AL $55,781

Brownsville, TX $55,768

Mcallen, TX $55,632

Dothan, AL $55,542

Columbus, MS $55,157

Altus, OK $54,856

Lawton, OK $54,733

Pierre, SD $54,500

What Skills Can Increase a Convention Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Planning (Mentioned in 11.62% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
Assisted Living (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Assisted living exemplifies the shift from "care as service" to "care as business" in the broader health care arena predicted more than three decades ago. A consumer-driven industry, assisted living offers a wide range of options, levels of care, and diversity of services (Lockhart, 2009) and is subject to state rather than federal regulatory oversight. "Assisted living" means depends on both the state and provider in question: variations in state regulatory definitions are significant and provider variables include everything from philosophy, geographic location and auspice, to organizational size and structure.
Billing (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Planning	11.62%
Assisted Living	1.74%
Billing	1.09%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Convention Coordinator's salary.

Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Project Management	$69,217	7%
Collaboration	$69,217	7%
Analysis	$69,217	7%
RFP	$68,570	6%
Vendor Management	$68,570	6%
Initiative	$68,570	6%

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How Education impacts a Convention Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Convention Coordinators enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Convention Coordinator with a No Diploma is between $69,481 and $74,311).

Convention Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Convention Coordinator

No Diploma 0.2%

High School 11.1%

Associates 8.3%

Bachelors 69.0%

Masters 11.0%

Doctorate 0.5%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.2%
High School	11.1%
Associates	8.3%
Bachelors	69.0%
Masters	11.0%
Doctorate	0.5%

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

Understanding how a Convention 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 May 01, 2026

$57,201

Average $64,689/year

$70,886

$4,767

Average $5,391/month

$5,907

$1,100

Average $1,244/week

$1,363

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,886	$5,907	$1,363	$34
Average	$64,689	$5,391	$1,244	$31
25th Percentile	$57,201	$4,767	$1,100	$28

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Salary Trends for Convention Coordinator

Salaries for a Convention Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,953 in 2023 to around $67,772 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Convention Coordinator salary trends, .

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2024

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