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Event Planner Salary in Colorado (2026)
$29.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,015/year ($4,168/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 12th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 4,650 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $62,050 a year — though pay ranges from $40,140 for newcomers to $102,710 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,650 Event Planner jobs in Colorado (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Event Planner salary of $62,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,015 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $62,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,266 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,747 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,022 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,015 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,168 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Colorado?
- The median Event Planner salary in Colorado is $62,050 per year ($29.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,930 and $79,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $62,050, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $50,015 per year ($4,168 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 4,650 Event Planner jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.