Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Illinois earn a median salary of $51,682 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.1% vs the national median of $59,440. An estimated 4,100 meeting, convention, and event planners are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $44,760 to $62,050 depending on location.
$51,682
Avg median salary in Illinois
$62,050
Highest paying metro
$44,760
Lowest paying metro
4,100
Employed in Illinois
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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $62,050 | $49,390 | $76,490 | 3,590 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,540 | $49,480 | $62,440 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $57,830 | $49,160 | $79,550 | 70 |
| Peoria, IL | $51,270 | $41,420 | $58,520 | 70 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,950 | $43,070 | $65,060 | 70 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,700 | $35,600 | $55,790 | 60 |
| Northwest Illinois | $47,370 | $38,300 | $56,230 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $46,950 | $38,420 | $57,690 | 40 |
| East Central Illinois | $46,400 | $38,150 | $57,640 | 30 |
| South Illinois | $44,760 | $36,720 | $48,690 | 50 |