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Event Planner Salary in Ohio (2026)
$23.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,619/year ($3,468/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 42nd of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 4,750 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $49,900 a year — though pay ranges from $29,910 for newcomers to $81,640 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,750 Event Planner jobs in Ohio (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Event Planner salary of $49,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,619 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $49,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,808 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,817 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$656 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,619 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,468 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Ohio?
- The median Event Planner salary in Ohio is $49,900 per year ($23.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,050 and $65,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $49,900, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $41,619 per year ($3,468 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,750 Event Planner jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.