DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$44,054
vs National
-5.7%
National: $46,738BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,174
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,054
-5.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$46,738
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Washington, DC earns $44,054 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% below the national average of $46,738. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $30,174 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC FORUM INSTITUTE | $80,000 | 2 |
| Institute of International Finance | $77,043 | 1 |
| Association of American Medical Colleges | $64,960 | 1 |
| NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOVIET JEWRY | $64,854 | 2 |
| HILTON WORLDWIDE | $55,000 | 18 |
| RESULTS Educational Fund, Inc. | $54,894 | 2 |
| ATLANTIC COUNCIL | $52,000 | 1 |
| U.S. Grains Council | $50,100 | 5 |
| The Catholic University of America | $50,000 | 1 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | $49,000 | 1 |
| Hyatt Corporation | $45,100 | 5 |
| STATE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS FOUNDATION | $44,054 | 1 |
| SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WASHINGTON CHAPTER | $44,054 | 1 |
| Special Olympics, Inc. | $44,000 | 1 |
| THE JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, DC, INC | $43,500 | 2 |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RE | $41,662 | 1 |
| FINMECCANICA NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $40,000 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCES, INC. | $39,863 | 2 |
| PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA | $39,166 | 2 |
| PULITZER CENTER ON CRISIS REPORTING | $38,563 | 1 |
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How much does a Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners make in Washington, DC?
The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Washington, DC is $44,054 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners?
A Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Washington, DC earns 5.7% less than the national median of $46,738, or $30,174 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.