Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for meeting, convention, and event planners is $27.36 an hour ($56,900 a year). About 2,500 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($61,160). Missouri ranks 25th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for meeting, convention, and event planners in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,190 |
| 25% of workers | $21.50 | $44,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.36 | $56,900 |
| 75% of workers | $32.04 | $66,650 |
| 90% of workers | $40.14 | $83,500 |
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $57,810 | 1,260 |
| Kansas City | $57,620 | 900 |
| Springfield | $51,250 | 150 |
| Jefferson City | $48,330 | 40 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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