Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for meeting, convention, and event planners is $24.88 an hour ($51,750 a year). About 1,120 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($61,160). Iowa ranks 38th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for meeting, convention, and event planners in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.36 | $36,100 |
| 25% of workers | $21.04 | $43,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.88 | $51,750 |
| 75% of workers | $31.07 | $64,620 |
| 90% of workers | $37.84 | $78,710 |
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $60,410 | 370 |
| Dubuque | $54,150 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids | $51,660 | 110 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $49,140 | 90 |
| Iowa City | $48,030 | 100 |
| Ames | $47,980 | 100 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for meeting, convention, and event planners
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 16,800 openings a year (BLS)
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