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13-1121 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners



Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 14015$23.33/hr$15.92/hr$18.69/hr$20.21/hr$27.56/hr$35.04/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Manufacturing70$26.83/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities100$32.84/hr
Information90$31.53/hr
Financial Activities140$37.54/hr
Professional and Business Services430$30.58/hr
Education and Health Services230$28.66/hr
Leisure and Hospitality690$24.33/hr
Other Services400$27.91/hr
Public Administration130$26.38/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 20$21.62/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 40$27.20/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 40$20.21/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 50$27.19/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 60$26.50/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 70$24.51/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 80$23.40/hr13.8%
Rochester MN MSA 80$27.99/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 80$26.66/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 100$24.18/hr11.1%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 100$24.51/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 100$19.18/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 110$26.24/hr12.8%
Northwest Minnesota 140$20.21/hr10.7%
Southeast Minnesota 160$27.91/hr9.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 160$21.73/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,520$29.20/hr8.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,580$29.14/hrN/A
Minnesota 2,270$28.16/hr9.2%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare 1,120$29.07/hr4.5%
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 2,470$23.39/hr10.5%
Lodging Managers 350$36.04/hr11.9%


  • Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
  • Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
  • Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
  • Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
  • Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.
  • Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
  • Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
  • Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
  • Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
  • Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.