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Event Planner Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$25.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,962/year ($3,664/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 36th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 3,260 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $52,000 a year — though pay ranges from $36,300 for newcomers to $78,100 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,260 Event Planner jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Event Planner salary of $52,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $43,962 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,060 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,978 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,962 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,664 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Tennessee?
- The median Event Planner salary in Tennessee is $52,000 per year ($25.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,340 and $62,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $52,000, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $43,962 per year ($3,664 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 3,260 Event Planner jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.