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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners average salary by city in Iowa
- Des Moines$61,350
- Dubuque$58,550
- Iowa City$55,300
- Cedar Rapids$54,370
- Davenport$53,840
- Ames$53,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $61,350 | $60,410 | $46,730 | $49,755 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $58,550 | $54,150 | $38,750 | $47,612 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $55,300 | $48,030 | $45,580 | $45,124 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $54,370 | $51,660 | $42,840 | $44,412 | 89 |
| Davenport | $53,840 | $49,140 | $40,140 | $44,006 | 89 |
| Ames | $53,460 | $47,980 | $43,910 | $43,715 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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