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Event Planner Salary in Maryland (2026)
$30.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,231/year ($4,186/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 10th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 2,570 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $63,280 a year — though pay ranges from $38,990 for newcomers to $107,770 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,570 Event Planner jobs in Maryland (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Event Planner salary of $63,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,231 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $63,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,414 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,841 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,794 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,231 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,186 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Maryland?
- The median Event Planner salary in Maryland is $63,280 per year ($30.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,060 and $83,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $63,280, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $50,231 per year ($4,186 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,570 Event Planner jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.