Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,870 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.90
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $89,850
Employed locally 120
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $44,130
    50th (median)
    $53,870
    75th
    $68,440
    90th
    $89,850

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,360
    Human Resources Specialists $62,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,520
    Project Management Specialists $86,230
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,220
    Training and Development Specialists $66,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Northeastern Wisconsin is $25.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 9.4% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,130.