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

An Event Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,404 for beginners, reaching about $39,711 at mid-level, and approach $40,015 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Event Associate?

Event Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Event Associate roles are District of Columbia $41,988, California $41,829, Massachusetts $41,271. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Event Associate roles make?

Salaries for Event Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director of Event Operations: $125,476; Event Manager: $108,243; Event Designer: $86,484; Event Producer: $65,976; Event Promoter: $64,984.

Event Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does an Event Associate make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Event Associate in Delaware is $38,404 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,659
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,459 to $42,202
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,868

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Event Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,202	$3,517	$812	$20
Average	$38,404	$3,200	$739	$18
25th Percentile	$34,459	$2,872	$663	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Event Associate Salaries

An Event Associate'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 Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Event Associate'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): $38,404
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,104
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,711
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,893
Expert (over 8 years): $40,015

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Event Associate	$38,404
Intermediate Level Event Associate	$39,104
Senior Level Event Associate	$39,711
Specialist Level Event Associate	$39,893
Expert Level Event Associate	$40,015

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

District of Columbia: $41,988.
California: $41,829.
Massachusetts: $41,271.

District of Columbia $41,988 California $41,829 Massachusetts $41,271 Washington $41,120 New Jersey $41,104 Alaska $41,051 Connecticut $40,528 New York $40,316

Hawaii $39,637 Rhode Island $39,318 Maryland $39,102 Minnesota $38,806 Colorado $38,693 Illinois $38,655 Oregon $38,511 Delaware $38,404

New Hampshire $38,338 Virginia $38,188 Pennsylvania $37,752 Nevada $37,532 North Dakota $37,460 Michigan $37,346 Wisconsin $37,305 Vermont $37,221

Texas $36,990 Maine $36,975 Arizona $36,952 Ohio $36,925 Georgia $36,576 Indiana $36,402 Wyoming $36,368 Utah $36,315

Iowa $36,292 Kansas $36,110 Louisiana $36,057 North Carolina $36,038 Missouri $36,030 Florida $35,882 Montana $35,803 Nebraska $35,727

Kentucky $35,685 South Carolina $35,534 Tennessee $35,439 Idaho $35,401 New Mexico $35,124 Oklahoma $35,063 Alabama $34,840 South Dakota $34,464

Arkansas $34,259 West Virginia $34,149 Mississippi $33,819

Top Paying Cities for Event Associates

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:

Lincoln: $39,747
Little Creek: $39,379
Magnolia: $39,542

Lincoln, DE $39,747 Little Creek, DE $39,379 Magnolia, DE $39,542 Milford, DE $39,747 Marydel, DE $39,231 Millsboro, DE $39,747 Millville, DE $40,012 Milton, DE $39,747

Nassau, DE $39,747 Ocean View, DE $40,012 Rehoboth Beach, DE $40,012 Seaford, DE $39,330 Selbyville, DE $40,012 Smyrna, DE $39,186 Viola, DE $39,542 Woodside, DE $39,428

Bear, DE $38,897 Newark, DE $38,912 Claymont, DE $38,943 Delaware City, DE $38,912 Hockessin, DE $38,943 Kirkwood, DE $38,912 Middletown, DE $39,106 Montchanin, DE $38,943

New Castle, DE $38,943 Odessa, DE $39,159 Port Penn, DE $38,806 Rockland, DE $38,943 Saint Georges, DE $38,912 Townsend, DE $39,102 Winterthur, DE $38,943 Lewes, DE $39,747

Wilmington, DE $38,943 Dover, DE $39,360 Dover Afb, DE $39,451 Bethany Beach, DE $40,012 Bethel, DE $39,330 Bridgeville, DE $39,747 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,402 Cheswold, DE $39,269

Clayton, DE $39,170 Dagsboro, DE $40,012 Delmar, DE $39,330 Ellendale, DE $39,747 Felton, DE $39,747 Fenwick Island, DE $40,012 Frankford, DE $40,012 Frederica, DE $39,747

Georgetown, DE $39,747 Greenwood, DE $39,747 Harbeson, DE $39,747 Harrington, DE $39,747 Hartly, DE $39,151 Houston, DE $39,747 Kenton, DE $39,170 Laurel, DE $39,330

Yorklyn, DE $38,943

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

Understanding how an Event Associate'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 January 01, 2026

$34,459

Average $38,404/year

$42,202

$2,872

Average $3,200/month

$3,517

$663

Average $739/week

$812

$17

Average $18/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,202	$3,517	$812	$20
Average	$38,404	$3,200	$739	$18
25th Percentile	$34,459	$2,872	$663	$17

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