Event Marketing Associate Salary in California

How much does an Event Marketing Associate make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Event Marketing Associate in California is $50,465 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,789
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,331 to $54,299
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,747
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Event Marketing Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,299 $4,525 $1,044 $26
Average $50,465 $4,205 $970 $24
25th Percentile $44,331 $3,694 $853 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Event Marketing Associate Salaries

An Event Marketing 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.

Top Paying Cities for Event Marketing 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:

  • Los Angeles: $50,552
  • West Hollywood: $50,515
  • Dodgertown: $50,551

Event Marketing Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Event Marketing Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Event Marketing Associate positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Event Marketing Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Event Marketing Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$75,697$36.050%
Pharmaceuticals$70,651$34.040%
Healthcare$65,604$32.030%
Financial Services$60,558$29.020%

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

Understanding how an Event Marketing 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 August 01, 2026

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  • JPMorganChase

    Elk Grove, CA

    JPMorganChase | Elk Grove, CA

    JPMorganChase - - Responsibilities: Create a welcoming environment by delivering attentive and friendly service, greeting clients as they enter the branch.... more

    5 Days Ago

  • JPMorganChase

    El Cajon, CA

    JPMorganChase | El Cajon, CA

    JPMorganChase - 866 North Johnson Avenue - Responsibilities: Create a welcoming environment by greeting clients entering the branch and managing lobby traf... more

    5 Days Ago

  • JPMorganChase

    Los Angeles, CA

    JPMorganChase | Los Angeles, CA

    JPMorganChase - 10929 Wilshire Boulevard - Responsibilities: Greet clients and deliver attentive service in the branch. Open new accounts and perform accou... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Bay Home & Window, A division of the Home Source Company

    Hayward, CA

    Bay Home & Window, A division of the Home Source Company | Hayward, CA

    Immediately Hiring. Part-Time: Average 27 - 30 hrs per week. $23 - $25 / hr (total compensation). High income potential. Awesome entry-level marketing and ... more

    2 Days Ago

  • Bay Home & Window

    Concord, CA

    Bay Home & Window | Concord, CA

    Job Description. Job Description. IMMEDIATELY HIRING. Part-Time : AVERAGE 27 - 30 HRS per Week. $23 - $25 / HR (TOTAL COMPENSATION). High income potential.... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Faire Inc

    San Francisco, CA

    Faire Inc | San Francisco, CA

    Event Marketing AssociateFaire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local independent retailers around the globe are d... more

    5 Days Ago

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