Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,190 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $23,730
90th percentile $66,760
Employed locally 130
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,730
    25th
    $23,730
    50th (median)
    $40,190
    75th
    $53,480
    90th
    $66,760

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,210
    Loan Officers $79,400
    Human Resources Specialists $62,290
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,490
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Kansas is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Kansas is 32.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $23,730 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,730.