Meeting & Event Planner Salary in Iowa
Coordinates logistics for conferences, meetings, and events from venue selection to execution.
State Average
$55,022
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-1.7%
national: $55,993
Metros Covered
13
7 above national avg
Highest Metro
$67,662
Waterloo-Cedar Falls
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $42K | $55K | $68K | $80K | $68K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $40K | $49K | $58K | $68K | $58K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $42K | $50K | $58K | $66K | $58K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $36K | $47K | $58K | $68K | $58K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $34K | $46K | $57K | $68K | $57K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $42K | $49K | $57K | $64K | $57K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $39K | $47K | $56K | $65K | $56K |
| Ames, IAIA | $39K | $46K | $53K | $60K | $53K |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $34K | $43K | $53K | $62K | $53K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $39K | $46K | $52K | $59K | $52K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $35K | $43K | $50K | $58K | $51K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $32K | $40K | $48K | $56K | $48K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $35K | $41K | $47K | $53K | $47K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.