What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Event Coordinator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Event Coordinator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Corcoran, CA (59.4% above average), followed by Soledad, CA and Mineral, VA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Corcoran, CA $81,123 $6,760 $1,560 $39.00 Soledad, CA $76,127 $6,343 $1,463 $36.60 Mineral, VA $73,963 $6,163 $1,422 $35.56 Gonzales, CA $73,520 $6,126 $1,413 $35.35 Ione, CA $72,891 $6,074 $1,401 $35.04 Portola Valley, CA $70,931 $5,910 $1,364 $34.10 Two Rivers, WI $68,669 $5,722 $1,320 $33.01 Bumpass, VA $68,118 $5,676 $1,309 $32.75 Scotts Valley, CA $65,857 $5,488 $1,266 $31.66 Wasco, CA $65,329 $5,444 $1,256 $31.41

Event Coordinator

Event Coordinator Salary

Q: How much does an Event Coordinator make?

The average annual pay for an event coordinator in the United States is $50,890 a year — that works out to approximately $24.47 an hour. The middle 80% of Event Coordinators earn between $35,000 (10th percentile) and $70,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Event Coordinator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Event Coordinator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Wedding Planner Coordinator at $15,041 (29.6%) above Event Coordinator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Wedding Planner Coordinator $65,931 $5,494 $1,267 $31.70 Event Planner $63,335 $5,277 $1,217 $30.45 Wedding Coordinator $52,069 $4,339 $1,001 $25.03 Event Coordinator Manager $50,890 $4,240 $978 $24.47 Marketing Events Coordinator $50,501 $4,208 $971 $24.28

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Event Coordinator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$50,890

Columbus

Ohio

$49,155

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How much does an Event Coordinator make?

As of May 27, 2026, the average annual pay for an Event Coordinator in the United States is $50,890 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $24.47 an hour. This is the equivalent of $978/week or $4,240/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $78,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Event Coordinator salaries currently range between $40,000 (25th percentile) to $57,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $70,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Event Coordinator varies greatly (by as much as 17500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Event Coordinator in your area makes on average $49,155 per year, or $1,735 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $50,890. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Event Coordinator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Event Coordinator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Event Coordinator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Event Coordinator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Corcoran, CA, , with Soledad, CA, and Mineral, VA, close behind in the second and third positions. Mineral, VA, beats the national average by $23,073 (45.3%), and Corcoran, CA, furthers that trend with another $30,233 (59.4%) above the $50,890 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Event Coordinator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 21% between Corcoran, CA, and Wasco, CA, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for an Event Coordinator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Corcoran, CA	$81,123	$6,760	$1,560	$39.00
Soledad, CA	$76,127	$6,343	$1,463	$36.60
Mineral, VA	$73,963	$6,163	$1,422	$35.56
Gonzales, CA	$73,520	$6,126	$1,413	$35.35
Ione, CA	$72,891	$6,074	$1,401	$35.04
Portola Valley, CA	$70,931	$5,910	$1,364	$34.10
Two Rivers, WI	$68,669	$5,722	$1,320	$33.01
Bumpass, VA	$68,118	$5,676	$1,309	$32.75
Scotts Valley, CA	$65,857	$5,488	$1,266	$31.66
Wasco, CA	$65,329	$5,444	$1,256	$31.41

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Event Coordinator Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Event Coordinator category.

For example Wedding Planner Coordinator jobs pay as much as $15,041 (29.6%) more than the average Event Coordinator salary of $50,890. If you're qualified, finding work as an Wedding Planner Coordinator may help you make more money than that of the average Event Coordinator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Wedding Planner Coordinator	$65,931	$5,494	$1,267	$31.70
Event Planner	$63,335	$5,277	$1,217	$30.45
Wedding Coordinator	$52,069	$4,339	$1,001	$25.03
Event Coordinator Manager	$50,890	$4,240	$978	$24.47
Marketing Events Coordinator	$50,501	$4,208	$971	$24.28

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