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Event Planner Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$36.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,326/year ($4,861/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Event Planners (2nd of 50), with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 4,640 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $75,740 a year — though pay ranges from $48,960 for newcomers to $133,980 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,640 Event Planner jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Event Planner salary of $75,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,326 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,833 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,794 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,787 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,326 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,861 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Massachusetts?
- The median Event Planner salary in Massachusetts is $75,740 per year ($36.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,360 and $98,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $75,740, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $58,326 per year ($4,861 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,640 Event Planner jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.