Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $57,830 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.80
10th percentile $40,730
90th percentile $127,180
Employed locally 70
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,730
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $57,830
    75th
    $79,550
    90th
    $127,180

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 74% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-South Portland, ME $127,160
    Maine $127,160
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,120
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $80,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $79,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,070

    Nearby metros — Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $79,770
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $71,630
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,350
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,050
    Greenville, NC $61,890

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Insurance Underwriters$73,490
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75,000
    Financial and Investment Analysts$100,480
    Accountants and Auditors$74,820
    Management Analysts$107,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Bloomington, IL is $27.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.34 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salaries?

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Bloomington, IL is 2.7% below the national median of $59,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $40,730 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.