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Event Planner Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$25.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,913/year ($3,576/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 32nd of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 550 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $53,040 a year — though pay ranges from $31,190 for newcomers to $102,170 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 Event Planner jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Event Planner salary of $53,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,913 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $53,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,185 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,058 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,885 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,913 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,576 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Arkansas?
- The median Event Planner salary in Arkansas is $53,040 per year ($25.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,160 and $81,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $53,040, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $42,913 per year ($3,576 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 550 Event Planner jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.