Trade Show Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Trade Show Coordinator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Trade Show Coordinator in the United States is $90,032 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,765
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,671 to $98,267
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,058
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Trade Show Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $98,267 $8,189 $1,890 $47
Average $90,032 $7,503 $1,731 $43
25th Percentile $81,671 $6,806 $1,571 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Trade Show Coordinator Salaries

A Trade Show 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Trade Show Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Trade Show 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): $57,708
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $65,085
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,426
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,504
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,354
Levels Salary
Meeting/E... Level Trade Show Coordinator$57,708
Meeting/E... Level Trade Show Coordinator$65,085
Trade Sho... Level Trade Show Coordinator$89,426
Meeting/E... Level Trade Show Coordinator$109,504
Meeting/E... Level Trade Show Coordinator$92,354
$57,708 0 yr
$65,085 < 2 yrs
$89,426 2-4 yrs
$109,504 5-8 yrs
$92,354 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Trade Show 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: $113,557
  • San Francisco: $112,314
  • Oakland: $109,947

What Skills Can Increase a Trade Show Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.13% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.49% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Travel Management (Mentioned in 2.41% Job Postings): Securing and organizing corporate travel, tracking travel expenses, and lodging, to help businesses and employees with their travel needs.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.13%
Billing 2.49%
Travel Management 2.41%
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 Trade Show Coordinator's salary.
  • Travel Management: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • RFP: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Contract Management: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Travel Management
$121,543
35%
RFP
$101,736
13%
Contract Management
$99,935
11%
Strategy Management
$97,234
8%
Supply Chain Management
$96,334
7%
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$96,334
7%
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Trade Show Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Trade Show Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Trade Show Coordinator positions in Financial Services or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Trade Show Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Trade Show Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$108,038$52.020%
Software & Networking$103,536$50.015%
Insurance$102,636$49.014%
Aerospace & Defense$100,836$48.012%
Construction$99,035$48.010%

Trade Show Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Trade Show 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Trade Show Coordinator

Salaries for a Trade Show Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,024 in 2023 to around $83,966 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Trade Show Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Trade Show Coordinator Over Time

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