Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $49,700 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.89
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $59,920
Employed locally 60
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $49,700
    75th
    $55,790
    90th
    $59,920

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 75% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 25% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $79,770
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $71,630
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,350
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,050
    Greenville, NC $61,890

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$70,050
    Human Resources Specialists$62,830
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70,670
    Project Management Specialists$78,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Rockford, IL is $23.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Rockford, IL is 16.4% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.