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Event Planner Salary in Iowa (2026)
$24.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,795/year ($3,483/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 38th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 1,120 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $51,750 a year — though pay ranges from $36,100 for newcomers to $78,710 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,120 Event Planner jobs in Iowa (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Event Planner salary of $51,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,795 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $51,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,030 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,959 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,967 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,795 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,483 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in Iowa?
- The median Event Planner salary in Iowa is $51,750 per year ($24.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,770 and $64,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $51,750, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $41,795 per year ($3,483 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 1,120 Event Planner jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.