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Event Planner Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$24.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,721/year ($3,643/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 39th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 300 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $51,700 a year — though pay ranges from $36,300 for newcomers to $76,760 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 300 Event Planner jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Event Planner salary of $51,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,721 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,024 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,955 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,721 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,643 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in North Dakota?
- The median Event Planner salary in North Dakota is $51,700 per year ($24.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,750 and $67,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $51,700, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $43,721 per year ($3,643 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 300 Event Planner jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.