What is the median wedding planner salary in Kansas?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), wedding planners in Kansas earned a median annual wage of approximately $54,840.

What is the salary range for wedding planners in Kansas?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the 10th-percentile annual wage for wedding planners in Kansas at approximately $25,870 and the 90th-percentile wage at approximately $86,090.

How does the Kansas wedding planner salary compare to the national average?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the median annual wage for wedding planners in Kansas at approximately $54,840, which is about $4,600 below the national median of $59,440.

Wedding Planner Salary in Kansas (2026)

Updated January 10, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Kansas meeting, convention, and event planners earn a median annual wage of $54,840 (median $26.36/hr) per BLS OEWS (May 2025). The 10th percentile earns $25,870 while the top 10% earn over $86,090. Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners employment in Kansas totals 920 workers statewide (May 2025).

Key Takeaways

Median pay: $54,840 per year ($26.36/hr)
25th percentile: $41,320 per year
75th percentile: $75,150 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $86,090 per year ($41.39/hr)
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $25,870 per year ($12.44/hr)
Kansas employment: 920 workers
vs. national median: 10.3% below the U.S. median of $61,160
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.69 - meeting, convention, and event planners are less concentrated in Kansas than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed January 1, 0001.

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

Wedding-Planner Salary in Kansas

Median Salary $54,840 $26.36/hr

Average Salary $58,420 $28.09/hr

State National Diff

Median Wage $54,840 $61,160 -10.3%

Mean Wage $58,420 $66,520 -12.2%

Salary Range

$25,870 10th pctl

$54,840 Median

$86,090 90th pctl

10th Percentile $25,870 $12.44/hr

25th Percentile $41,320 $19.87/hr

75th Percentile $75,150 $36.13/hr

90th Percentile $86,090 $41.39/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed920

Jobs per 1,0000.6

Wedding Planner Wages by Metro Area in Kansas

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

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Kansas City	900	$57,620	$62,990	$35,670	$86,690
Wichita	160	$47,770	$54,070	$25,050	$94,490
Topeka	120	$52,580	$55,910	$25,870	$85,600
Lawrence	70	$53,120	$60,070	$32,110	$85,670
Manhattan	50	$53,390	$56,290	$36,100	$77,970

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 Kansas. 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 Kansas. 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.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / 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)