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Event Planner Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$27.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,149/year ($3,846/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 22nd of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 3,160 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $57,710 a year — though pay ranges from $37,680 for newcomers to $93,730 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,160 Event Planner jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Event Planner salary of $57,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,149 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $57,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,745 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,415 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,401 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,149 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,846 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Minnesota?
- The median Event Planner salary in Minnesota is $57,710 per year ($27.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,980 and $73,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $57,710, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $46,149 per year ($3,846 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 3,160 Event Planner jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.