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Event Planner Salary in Montana (2026)
$23.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,005/year ($3,334/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 46th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 350 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $49,000 a year — though pay ranges from $35,210 for newcomers to $75,150 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 350 Event Planner jobs in Montana (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Event Planner salary of $49,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,005 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $49,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,700 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,749 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,546 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,005 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,334 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Montana?
- The median Event Planner salary in Montana is $49,000 per year ($23.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,990 and $60,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Montana?
- On the median salary of $49,000, a single filer in Montana takes home about $40,005 per year ($3,334 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 350 Event Planner jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.