Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $53,090 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.53
10th percentile $41,500
90th percentile $81,990
Employed locally 110
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,500
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $53,090
    75th
    $66,800
    90th
    $81,990

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,920
    Accountants and Auditors$72,470
    Human Resources Specialists$67,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,690
    Project Management Specialists$83,120
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Iowa City, IA is $25.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Iowa City, IA is 10.7% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $41,500 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.