Wedding Planner Salary in Georgia (2026)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, wedding planner wages in Georgia vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Wedding-Planner Salary in Georgia

Median Salary $49,250 $23.68/hr
Average Salary $54,770 $26.33/hr
State National Diff
Median Wage $49,250 $61,160 -19.5%
Mean Wage $54,770 $66,520 -17.7%

Salary Range

$30,100 10th pctl
$49,250 Median
$84,530 90th pctl
10th Percentile $30,100 $14.47/hr
25th Percentile $35,710 $17.17/hr
75th Percentile $67,370 $32.39/hr
90th Percentile $84,530 $40.64/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed5,050
Jobs per 1,0001.0

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (13-1121) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Wedding Planner Wages by Metro Area in Georgia

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Wages by Metro Area in Georgia

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), meeting, convention, and event planners wages in Georgia vary by metro area.

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)
Experienced
(90th pctile)
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell3,470$50,140$56,960$29,880$86,880
Savannah200$48,750$54,080$34,040$75,590
Chattanooga180$52,080$54,860$38,080$74,150
Augusta-Richmond County110$57,190$60,780$31,620$82,350
Columbus100$44,930$51,830$31,200$79,860
Gainesville70$42,700$48,310$29,430$71,750
Athens-Clarke County60$44,220$47,870$25,170$67,030
Brunswick-St. Simons40$54,530$57,480$34,460$81,890
Dalton40$49,490$59,320$27,110$99,910
Macon-Bibb County40$49,130$55,640$34,630$75,940

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how wedding planner salaries are distributed across Georgia. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of wedding planners earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Georgia. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)