Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Iowa
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Iowa earn a median salary of $52,393 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.9% vs the national median of $59,440. An estimated 1,130 meeting, convention, and event planners are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $42,640 to $80,370 depending on location.
$52,393
Avg median salary in Iowa
$80,370
Highest paying metro
$42,640
Lowest paying metro
1,130
Employed in Iowa
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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | $80,370 | $46,460 | $80,370 | 140 |
| Des Moines, IA | $59,700 | $44,340 | $67,360 | 420 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $55,300 | $41,120 | $63,010 | 100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $53,090 | $45,550 | $66,800 | 110 |
| Dubuque, IA | $48,520 | $43,660 | $62,040 | 40 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $47,760 | $37,840 | $59,380 | 100 |
| Ames, IA | $47,510 | $44,390 | $63,090 | 100 |
| Northeast Iowa | $45,350 | $38,840 | $53,450 | 30 |
| Northwest Iowa | $43,690 | $36,820 | $73,430 | — |
| Southeast Iowa | $42,640 | $33,380 | $59,200 | 90 |