Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $55,300 -7% vs national
Median hourly $26.59
10th percentile $34,730
90th percentile $88,770
Employed locally 100
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,730
    25th
    $41,120
    50th (median)
    $55,300
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $88,770

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 72% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 28% 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
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $80,370
    District of Columbia $72,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,990
    California $66,990
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,740

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Cedar Rapids, IA is $26.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $34,730 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,120.