Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $54,720 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $36,740
90th percentile $79,340
Employed locally 60
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,740
    25th
    $40,860
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $73,010
    90th
    $79,340

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 77% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 23% 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
    Binghamton, NY $57,980
    Bozeman, MT $49,440
    Helena, MT $49,240
    Billings, MT $46,770

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$71,470
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,940
    Project Management Specialists$81,470
    Training and Development Specialists$49,380
    Human Resources Specialists$59,210
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Missoula, MT is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Missoula, MT is 7.9% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $36,740 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,860.