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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 13-1121. 445 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $63,250, middle half $52,146–$86,000.
Applications (LCAs)445
Median offered salary$63,250
Middle half of salaries$52,146–$86,000
10th–90th percentile$45,074–$130,900
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 104 | $49,960 |
| Level II (qualified) | 117 | $61,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 59 | $70,600 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 80 | $128,500 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
Job titles
- Event Planner28
- Event Manager20
- Event Coordinator16
- Catering Manager12
- Project Manager9
- Events Manager6
- Catering Service Manager6
- Catering and Events Manager5
- Events Coordinator5
- Event Director5
- Account Executive5
- Director of Indian Events & Catering4
- Executive Live Experience Director4
- Associate Director, Production4
- Event Planning Manager4
- Event Salesperson4
- Special Events Coordinator4
- Onsite Project Manager4
- Esports Event Producer II3
- Sr. Project Manager3
- Marketing & Event Coordinator3
- Account Manager3
- Program Coordinator, Master Players Concert Series3
- Event Producer3
- Special Culinary Events Manager3
- Events Sales Manager3
- Community Events Manager3
- Senior Event Producer3
- Project Manager - Live Events3
- Sports and Events Planner & Beach Volleyball Coach3
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 98 | $65,000 |
| FY2024 | 104 | $60,000 |
| FY2025 | 139 | $60,000 |
| FY2026 | 104 | $68,400 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).