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Event Planner Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$25.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,898/year ($3,658/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 31st of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 2,690 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $53,940 a year — though pay ranges from $35,660 for newcomers to $88,530 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,690 Event Planner jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Event Planner salary of $53,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,898 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $53,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,293 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,126 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,623 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,898 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,658 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Wisconsin?
- The median Event Planner salary in Wisconsin is $53,940 per year ($25.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,280 and $72,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $53,940, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $43,898 per year ($3,658 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,690 Event Planner jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.