Event Planner Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does an Event Planner make in Boston, MA? The average Event Planner salary in Boston, MA is $70,796 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,757 and $78,529. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Event Planner / Personal Assistant at Fast Lane Drive

Fast Lane Drive - San Diego , CA

Fast Lane Drive is seeking a dynamic and versatile individual to join our team as an Event Planner / Personal Assistant. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about creating ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

M&E Event Planner, 1313092

Cypress HCM - Alpharetta , GA

M&E Event Planner, 1313092 Overview: • Function as primary client liaison and lead for assigned programs. Manage meetings and events through the implementation of strategy, delivery of objectives ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Part Time Event Planner

US Swim School Association - Corporate - Cave Creek , AZ

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Part-Time Event Planner at 30 hours per week. This role is crucial in supporting our growing association and ...

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Events Planner & Coordinator

AbleLight - Denver , CO

Events Planner & Coordinator This is a 12-month contract assignment in Colorado, $28-$30 billable ... This role will be a 12-month contract, with potential extension available depending on event ...

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Event Planner

CPC - Colder Products Company - Arden Hills , MN

The Marketing Events Planner works with the Marketing Communications team, Business Unit Directors and Sales Directors to implement campaign strategies for a memorable experience with the CPC brand ...

LinkedIn - 22 days ago

Director of Event Planning

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Corporation - Conshohocken , PA

The Director of Event Planning manages and supports all strategic, operational, and logistical activities for meeting and event related activities; liaising with a third-party vendor as appropriate

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What does an Event Planner do?

Common responsibilities of an Event Planner

Prepare reports for donors that document the impact of their event support.

October 15, 2022

Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants and resolution of any problems that arise.

November 04, 2022

Build, maintain and manage internal and external business relationships to provide a team approach to the successful planning and implementation of all programs.

December 04, 2022

Develop events following D&H initiative objectives, projected budgets, finding cost-cutting opportunities and additional revenue generating opportunities to increase projected profits.

February 17, 2023

Provide management oversight and direction for onsite and offsite vendors who provide support for meeting planning.

March 08, 2023

Assists the General Manager in analyzing and creating quarterly Operational Review reports including PowerPoint slides and compiling data from the space management system.

April 16, 2023

Manage and oversee events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors, and managing take-down.

May 03, 2023

Demonstrates professional, courteous demeanor, positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in a constructive manner with others in a dynamic working environment.

May 17, 2023

Works directly with the Sales Training Department to ensure that all details of their trainings/meetings are arranged and space reserved appropriately.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Event Planner in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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63757

78529

70796

Average Total Cash Compensation

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66295

82467

73538

What is the average salary for Event Planner in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Event Planner in Boston, MA. The base salary for Event Planner ranges from $63,757 to $78,529 with the average base salary of $70,796. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,295 to $82,467 with the average total cash compensation of $73,538.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,796	$63,757 - $78,529
Bonus	$2,743	$2,537 - $3,938
Total Pay	$73,538	$66,295 - $82,467

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Event Planner Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,081 - $78,928	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,081 - $78,928	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,081 - $78,928	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,081 - $78,928	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,081 - $78,928	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,081 - $78,928	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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About Boston, Massachusetts Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

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