Event Specialist Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does an Event Specialist make in San Diego, CA? The average Event Specialist salary in San Diego, CA is $53,890 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $44,679 and $61,996. 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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Seasonal Event Specialist

Highlands Ranch Metro District - Littleton , CO

We are accepting applications for the Seasonal Event Specialist position to provide supervision and coordination of various events and programs held at our parks as well to assist the Reservations ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago

New Opportunity - Marketing Event Specialist - 60K -70K

Trajan Wealth LLC - Scottsdale , AZ

... Marketing Event Specialist. As the Trajan Wealth Specialist for our Marketing team, you will be providing support in the day-to-day activities of the department with all events/seminars. To be ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 15 days ago

Event Specialist

Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas , TX

The Event Specialist will be responsible for planning and executing firmwide client-facing events, on-site, off-site, remote and virtual, including seminars, webinars, sponsorships, dinners ...

ZipRecruiter - 21 days ago

Event Specialist

Structure for Success, LLC - Phoenix , AZ

This position is ON-SITE in North Phoenix and requires 5-7 years of event planning and management experience. Our program and events specialist takes the lead in planning, coordinating, and executing ...

LinkedIn - 21 days ago

Rooms Event Specialist, NBA

QuintEvents - Charlotte , NC

The Role Quint is looking for an Rooms Event Specialist to join our NBA division team. This role is responsible for managing the hotel sourcing process/contract execution as well as managing onsite ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago

Event Specialist

Miracom Hive - Denver , CO

As an Entry Level Event Specialist, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position is perfect for individuals who are detail-oriented ...

LinkedIn - 32 days ago

What does an Event Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of an Event Specialist

Negotiate contracts with outside vendors, follow procurement policies and manage financial processes, including budget management.

November 19, 2022

Plans trade event logistics, including staffing, event registration, securing hotel rooms, collateral, giveaways, and providing updates to Sales personnel.

December 05, 2022

Meet with stakeholders to negotiate facility contracts, including request for proposals and meeting facility needs, working with the appropriate managers for the specific program area, to include all requested MFB events.

December 23, 2022

Provides customer service through maintaining existing customer websites, including but not limited to making general customer content updates, as needed.

February 26, 2023

Works with Marcom Director to plan execution for events, from contract agreements to implementation including a team debrief to identify successes and areas of improvement.

March 11, 2023

Assist team members with developing project proposals, event strategy, measurable objectives, program formats, event branding, budgets, and staffing schedules.

March 17, 2023

Manage assigned projects inclusive of RFP and venue selection process, contract review, agendas, show-flow, sponsorship development and fulfillment, executive meeting booking and all logistical planning including accommodations, food and beverage, audio-visual services, transportation etc.

March 19, 2023

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required, including but not limited to backing up other team members.

April 19, 2023

Develop primary knowledge of the market place (users, applications, products, competition, and channels) to effectively analyze market potential and communicate competitor market data.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Event Specialist in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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44679

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53890

Average Total Cash Compensation

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58315

81019

70116

What is the average salary for Event Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Event Specialist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Event Specialist ranges from $44,679 to $61,996 with the average base salary of $53,890. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,315 to $81,019 with the average total cash compensation of $70,116.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$53,890	$44,679 - $61,996
Bonus	$16,226	$13,636 - $19,023
Total Pay	$70,116	$58,315 - $81,019

* 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 Specialist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,761 - $62,109	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,894 - $62,294	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,644 - $61,947	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,958 - $62,383	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,644 - $61,947	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,371 - $62,956	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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