Convene magazine has released results from its annual salary survey of meeting and convention planners. Results show 70% of planners say they are satisfied with their jobs and compensation.

And although eight in 10 are happy with the business events industry as a whole, respondents cited high levels of stress, competing demands, and the long hours that come with the role as significant drawbacks.

Other notable results, included:

  • Nearly 75% reported receiving a pay increase in the past year
  • Of those receiving an increase, increases averaged 7%
  • Many cited “the ability to be creative” as what they liked most about their jobs

Convene magazine is the official publication of the Professional Convention Management Association.

Read more about the survey.