How much does a Trade Show and Exhibition Director make in California? The average Trade Show and Exhibition Director salary in California is $206,870 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $187,770 and $237,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Trade Show and Exhibition Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Trade Show and Exhibition Director Salary $170,380 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Trade Show and Exhibition Director Salary $187,770 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Trade Show and Exhibition Director Salary $206,870 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Trade Show and Exhibition Director Salary $237,000 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Trade Show and Exhibition Director Salary $264,432 CA March 26, 2024
25% $187,770 10% $170,380 90% $264,432 75% $237,000 $206,870 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Trade Show and Exhibition Director manages trade shows, public exhibitions, or exhibitions sponsored by associations or professional societies. Responsible for the overall production of expositions. Being a Trade Show and Exhibition Director analyzes existing goals and programs and recommends improvements. Leads a team to negotiate contracts with the city, the facility management, labor unions, and companies that will provide the services required by the exhibitors. In addition, Trade Show and Exhibition Director requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to top management. The Trade Show and Exhibition Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Trade Show and Exhibition Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $197,675 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $200,488 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $207,615 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $197,300 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $192,236 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $204,614 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $198,237 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $186,797 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $228,807 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $228,245 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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