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Event Planner Salary in Utah (2026)

$54,150 /year median

$26.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,253/year ($3,604/month) for a single filer

Utah ranks 30th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 1,970 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $54,150 a year — though pay ranges from $32,030 for newcomers to $90,220 at the top.

Event Planner pay range in Utah

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $32,030 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $38,590 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $54,150 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $68,330 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $90,220 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 1,970 Event Planner jobs in Utah (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).

Gross vs. take-home in Utah

A median Event Planner salary of $54,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,253 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.

Gross (median)$54,150
Federal income tax−$4,318
Social Security + Medicare−$4,142
Utah state income tax−$2,437
Take-home (annual)$43,253
Take-home (monthly)$3,604

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Utah paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Event Planner make in Utah?
The median Event Planner salary in Utah is $54,150 per year ($26.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,590 and $68,330.
What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Utah?
On the median salary of $54,150, a single filer in Utah takes home about $43,253 per year ($3,604 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
How many Event Planner jobs are there in Utah?
BLS counts 1,970 Event Planner jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.