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Event Planner Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$35.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,997/year ($4,750/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Event Planners (4th of 50), with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 550 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $74,460 a year — though pay ranges from $39,760 for newcomers to $98,560 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 Event Planner jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Event Planner salary of $74,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,997 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $74,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,551 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,696 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,216 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,997 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,750 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Hawaii?
- The median Event Planner salary in Hawaii is $74,460 per year ($35.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,690 and $84,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $74,460, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $56,997 per year ($4,750 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 550 Event Planner jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.