Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $80,370 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.64
10th percentile $41,880
90th percentile $80,370
Employed locally 140
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,880
    25th
    $46,460
    50th (median)
    $80,370
    75th
    $80,370
    90th
    $80,370

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary vs area income 117% Median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary is 17% above 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $79,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,070
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $77,880

    Nearby metros — Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $72,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,990
    California $66,990
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,820

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,010
    Training and Development Specialists $49,540
    Human Resources Specialists $59,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,040
    Project Management Specialists $80,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Waterloo, IA is $38.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners salary in Waterloo, IA is 35.2% above 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (10th percentile) earn around $41,880 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,460.