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Event Planner Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$28.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,491/year ($4,041/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 18th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 890 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $59,910 a year — though pay ranges from $36,400 for newcomers to $96,140 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 890 Event Planner jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Event Planner salary of $59,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,491 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,009 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,583 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,827 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,491 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,041 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Rhode Island?
- The median Event Planner salary in Rhode Island is $59,910 per year ($28.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,760 and $65,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $59,910, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $48,491 per year ($4,041 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 890 Event Planner jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.