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

We've identified 10 cities in Washington where Event Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Medical Lake (8.5% above average), followed by Mercer Island and Maple Valley. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Medical Lake $77,061 $6,421 $1,481 $37.05 Mercer Island $76,832 $6,402 $1,477 $36.94 Maple Valley $72,575 $6,047 $1,395 $34.89 Ravensdale $72,519 $6,043 $1,394 $34.86 Issaquah $72,354 $6,029 $1,391 $34.79 Burien $71,745 $5,978 $1,379 $34.49 Bainbridge Island $71,683 $5,973 $1,378 $34.46 Seattle $71,393 $5,949 $1,372 $34.32 Kirkland $71,326 $5,943 $1,371 $34.29 Camas $71,213 $5,934 $1,369 $34.24

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Event Manager Salary in Washington

Q: How much does an Event Manager make in Washington?

The average annual pay for an event manager in Washington is $71,052 a year — that works out to approximately $34.16 an hour. That is 13.3% above the national average of $62,734. The middle 80% of Event Managers earn between $41,906 (10th percentile) and $101,933 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Event Manager Jobs in Washington?

We found several jobs related to Event Manager in Washington that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Event Planner at $30,558 (43.0%) above Event Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Event Planner $101,610 $8,467 $1,954 $48.85 Hospitality Event Planning $85,248 $7,104 $1,639 $40.98 Marketing Event Planner $71,733 $5,977 $1,379 $34.49 Event Management $71,052 $5,921 $1,366 $34.16 Event Co Ordinator $57,638 $4,803 $1,108 $27.71

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Event Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$62,734

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$71,052

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How much does an Event Manager make in Washington?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Event Manager in Washington is $71,052 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.16 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,366/week or $5,921/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $114,392 and as low as $30,014, the majority of Event Manager salaries currently range between $51,000 (25th percentile) to $84,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $101,933 annually in Washington. The average pay range for an Event Manager varies greatly (by as much as 33900), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Washington ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Event Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Event Manager 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 Manager Jobs in Washington

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Event Manager job is above the average in Washington in Washington. Topping the list is Medical Lake, , with Mercer Island, and Maple Valley, close behind in the second and third positions. Maple Valley, beats the average in Washington by $1,523 (2.1%), and Medical Lake, furthers that trend with another $6,009 (8.5%) above the $71,052 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Washington, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Event Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Medical Lake, and Camas, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Event Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Medical Lake	$77,061	$6,421	$1,481	$37.05
Mercer Island	$76,832	$6,402	$1,477	$36.94
Maple Valley	$72,575	$6,047	$1,395	$34.89
Ravensdale	$72,519	$6,043	$1,394	$34.86
Issaquah	$72,354	$6,029	$1,391	$34.79
Burien	$71,745	$5,978	$1,379	$34.49
Bainbridge Island	$71,683	$5,973	$1,378	$34.46
Seattle	$71,393	$5,949	$1,372	$34.32
Kirkland	$71,326	$5,943	$1,371	$34.29
Camas	$71,213	$5,934	$1,369	$34.24

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Event Manager Jobs in Washington

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Event Manager job category in Washington, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $71052 state average for Event Manager jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Event Planner	$101,610	$8,467	$1,954	$48.85
Hospitality Event Planning	$85,248	$7,104	$1,639	$40.98
Marketing Event Planner	$71,733	$5,977	$1,379	$34.49
Event Management	$71,052	$5,921	$1,366	$34.16
Event Co Ordinator	$57,638	$4,803	$1,108	$27.71

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Event Manager salary in Washington as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $51,000 to $101,933 annually, with the Washington average at $71,052 per year or $34.16 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Washington for Event Manager jobs, with Medical Lake leading at $77,061 annually.

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