Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $51,530 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $83,510
Employed locally 770
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $39,810
    50th (median)
    $51,530
    75th
    $65,620
    90th
    $83,510

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 67% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 33% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,820
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,980
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $60,200
    Winston-Salem, NC $60,050
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,990
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $59,020

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,760
    Project Management Specialists $96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,430
    Human Resources Specialists $67,180
    Management Analysts $105,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Milwaukee, WI is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Milwaukee, WI is 13.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,810.