10 of the Most Popular Types of Events Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Events Jobs

• Concert Event Staff

  Salary range: $30,000 - $40,000

  Concert Event Staff is a typical job search query Most salaries for Concert Event Staff jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Concert Event Staff job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Event Management

  Salary range: $45,000 - $75,000

  Event Management is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Event Management jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Event Management job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Remote Events

  Salary range: $45,000 - $75,000

  Remote Events is a common job search query. Most salaries for Remote Events jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Events job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Remote Event Coordinator

  Salary range: $40,000 - $57,500

  As a remote event coordinator, your responsibilities involve planning all aspects of events for clients. Your duties in this work from home job may vary depending on the needs of each client and the type of functions that you plan. You typically have an initial consultation with a client over the internet during which you discuss their needs. You then create a budget and develop a plan for the client to approve. You coordinate with vendors and the venue during the virtual setup, as the event is happening, and afterward during the cleanup process.

• Running Events

  Salary range: $45,000 - $75,000

  Running Events is a typical job search query Most salaries for Running Events jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Running Events job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Senior Event Manager

  Salary range: $84,500 - $145,000

  Senior Event Manager is a common job search query. Most salaries for Senior Event Manager jobs pay between $84,500 (25th percentile) and $145,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Senior Event Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Contract Event Planner

  Salary range: $50,000 - $73,500

  Contract event planners are independent contractors hired to organize and coordinate all the aspects of an event. In this role, you discuss the needs and expectations of your client concerning the size and other details of the event. If the venue has not been chosen, your first responsibility is to help your client find a location to hold the event. Then you research and book various vendors that can provide the look and feel that your client wants, such as caterers, florists, and DJs or live bands. Open communication with your client throughout the planning process is essential to ensure that the details are approved and on budget. Many contract event planners are also expected to attend the event and assist with any issues that arise on that day.

• Event Marketing

  Salary range: $40,000 - $47,000

  Event Marketing is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Event Marketing jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $47,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Event Marketing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Event Operations

  Salary range: $48,500 - $70,500

  Event Operations is a common job search query. Most salaries for Event Operations jobs pay between $48,500 (25th percentile) and $70,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Event Operations job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Sports Event Planning

  Salary range: $54,000 - $89,500

  Sports Event Planning is a common job search query. Most salaries for Sports Event Planning jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $89,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Sports Event Planning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.