Wedding Planner Salary in South Carolina (2026)

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

Wedding-Planner Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary $51,830 $24.92/hr
Average Salary $55,460 $26.67/hr
State National Diff
Median Wage $51,830 $61,160 -15.3%
Mean Wage $55,460 $66,520 -16.6%

Salary Range

$30,770 10th pctl
$51,830 Median
$80,790 90th pctl
10th Percentile $30,770 $14.79/hr
25th Percentile $39,080 $18.79/hr
75th Percentile $65,440 $31.46/hr
90th Percentile $80,790 $38.84/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed1,240
Jobs per 1,0000.5

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

Wedding Planner Wages by Metro Area in South Carolina

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Wages by Metro Area in South Carolina

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

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)
Experienced
(90th pctile)
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia1,220$59,420$62,920$36,120$97,820
Charleston-North Charleston350$53,990$61,110$37,720$95,080
Greenville-Anderson-Greer190$51,890$53,850$32,090$77,320
Columbia180$47,830$50,850$31,420$78,430
Augusta-Richmond County110$57,190$60,780$31,620$82,350
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach90$49,470$52,190$28,330$76,680
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal60$45,810$47,380$28,110$73,930
Spartanburg50$49,990$50,450$31,100$62,310
Florence30$42,940$47,390$28,200$75,990

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 South Carolina. 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 South Carolina. 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)