Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Iowa: $57,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Iowa

$57,500 / year

≈ $4,800 per month · $27.64 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Iowa · median $53,500

25th percentile
$45,500Average
$57,50075th percentile
$67,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary by state

Alabama$59,500

Alaska$59,500

Arizona$65,000

Arkansas$63,000

California$80,000

Colorado$69,000

Connecticut$78,000

Delaware$55,500

District of Columbia$82,500

Florida$67,000

Georgia$56,500

Hawaii$74,500

Illinois$67,500

Indiana$58,000

Iowa$57,500

Kansas$60,500

Kentucky$55,000

Louisiana$64,500

Maine$64,500

Maryland$73,500

Massachusetts$84,500

Michigan$58,500

Minnesota$64,000

Mississippi$50,500

Missouri$60,000

Montana$55,000

Nebraska$59,500

Nevada$64,500

New Hampshire$71,500

New Jersey$80,500

New Mexico$55,500

New York$85,500

North Carolina$62,500

North Dakota$57,500

Ohio$57,500

Oklahoma$53,000

Oregon$67,000

Pennsylvania$64,500

Rhode Island$63,500

South Carolina$57,500

South Dakota$51,500

Tennessee$56,000

Texas$64,000

Utah$59,500

Vermont$75,500

Virginia$69,500

Washington$73,500

West Virginia$43,500

Wisconsin$61,500

Wyoming$63,500

About this role

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners is a professional role within the function in the Business and Financial Operations job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Meeting, Convention, and Event Plannerss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.

Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Critical Thinking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay by experience level

Entry level$38,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$48,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$63,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$81,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$105,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+4.8%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

15,500

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary by industry

Administrative and Support Services

18,380 workers

$72,000

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

15,570 workers

$70,500

Educational Services

13,530 workers

$66,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

13,090 workers

$78,000

Food Services and Drinking Places

11,560 workers

$59,500

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

11,490 workers

$61,000

Other Support Services

9,900 workers

$72,500

Accommodation

9,240 workers

$70,500

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

9,190 workers

$67,000

Traveler Accommodation

9,030 workers

$71,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pays 27% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$73,000

Tax Preparer$63,000

Farm Labor Contractor$60,500

Training and Development Specialists$78,000

Credit Counselor$59,000

Property Appraisers and Assessors$78,500

Fundraiser$80,000

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$81,500

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500

Human Resources Specialist$85,000

Careers related to Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Fundraiser$80,000

Public Relations Specialist$87,000

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82,000

Fundraising Manager$145,000

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55,500

Project Management Specialist$114,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners make?

The average base salary for a Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in the United States is $69,000 per year, or about $33.17 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $48,500 and $81,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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