Event Planner Assistant

Event Planner Assistant Salary in California

$22.7K

$41K

$61.2K

$42,282

/year

$20.33

/hour

Event Planner Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$42,843

California

California

$42,282

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    How much does an Event Planner Assistant make in California?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Event Planner Assistant in California is $42,282 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.33 an hour. This is the equivalent of $813/week or $3,523/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $61,188 and as low as $22,699, the majority of Event Planner Assistant salaries currently range between $34,000 (25th percentile) to $48,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $55,760 annually in California. The average pay range for an Event Planner Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 14400), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Event Planner Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Event Planner Assistant 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 Planner Assistant Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Event Planner Assistant job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Palo Alto, , with Scotts Valley, and Soledad, close behind in the second and third positions. Soledad, beats the average in California by $11,504 (27.2%), and Palo Alto, furthers that trend with another $14,065 (33.3%) above the $42,282 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Palo Alto, and Los Altos, , 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 Planner Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Palo Alto

    $56,347

    $27.09

    Scotts Valley

    $55,443

    $26.66

    Soledad

    $53,786

    $25.86

    Larkspur

    $52,567

    $25.27

    Berkeley

    $52,458

    $25.22

    Redwood City

    $52,455

    $25.22

    Martinez

    $51,864

    $24.93

    San Carlos

    $51,732

    $24.87

    Fremont

    $50,770

    $24.41

    Los Altos

    $50,739

    $24.39

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Event Planner Assistant Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Event Planner Assistant job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $42282 state average for Event Planner Assistant jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Relationship Coordinator

    $54,183

    $26.05

    Hr Operations Coordinator

    $52,582

    $25.28

    Creative Services Coordinator

    $51,828

    $24.92

    Integration Coordinator

    $50,558

    $24.31

    Food Services Coordinator

    $43,926

    $21.12

    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 Planner Assistant salary in California as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $34,000 to $55,760 annually, with the California average at $42,282 per year or $20.33 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Event Planner Assistant jobs, with Palo Alto leading at $56,347 annually.