Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for meeting, convention, and event planners is $25.93 an hour ($53,940 a year). About 2,690 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($61,160). Wisconsin ranks 31st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for meeting, convention, and event planners in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.14 | $35,660 |
| 25% of workers | $21.77 | $45,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.93 | $53,940 |
| 75% of workers | $35.05 | $72,910 |
| 90% of workers | $42.56 | $88,530 |
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sheboygan | $65,290 | 30 |
| Madison | $56,520 | 540 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $56,090 | 910 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $53,710 | 80 |
| Green Bay | $53,040 | 150 |
| Kenosha | $50,540 | 40 |
| Eau Claire | $50,070 | 90 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $49,780 | 60 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $49,720 | 40 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $49,660 | 50 |
| Appleton | $47,770 | 110 |
| Wausau | $45,570 | 40 |
Wisconsin 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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