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Assistant & event manager demographics and statistics in the US

Assistant & event manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates assistant & event manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our assistant & event manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about assistant & event managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 32,982 assistant & event managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 79.9% of all assistant & event managers are women, while 20.1% are men.
  • The average assistant & event manager age is 38 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of assistant & event managers is White (62.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.0%), Black or African American (11.1%) and Asian (5.8%).
  • In 2022, women earned 102% of what men earned.
  • 16% of all assistant & event managers are LGBT.
  • Assistant & event managers are 60% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Assistant & event manager demographics by:

Assistant & event manager gender statistics

79.9% of assistant & event managers are women and 20.1% of assistant & event managers are men.
  • Female, 79.9%
  • Male, 20.1%

Assistant & event manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female79.9%
Male20.1%

Assistant & event manager gender pay gap

Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$34,849
female-income
Female income
$35,467

Assistant & event manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant & event manager positions over time. Currently, 79.9% of assistant & event managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
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2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Assistant & event manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201017.74%82.26%
201119.74%80.26%
201217.97%82.03%
201313.25%86.75%
201420.18%79.82%
201520.50%79.50%
201618.03%81.97%
201718.10%81.90%
201818.50%81.50%
201917.31%82.69%
202017.82%82.18%
202120.13%79.87%

Assistant & event manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared assistant & event managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Assistant & Event Manager20%80%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Timber Buyer
Chief Estimator
Electronic Security Specialist
Assistant & Event Manager
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Conference Planning Manager
Wedding Coordinator
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Assistant & event manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among assistant & event managers is White, which makes up 62.2% of all assistant & event managers. Comparatively, 16.0% of assistant & event managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of assistant & event managers are Black or African American.
  • White, 62.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
  • Black or African American, 11.1%
  • Asian, 5.8%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Assistant & event manager race

Assistant & event manager racePercentages
White62.2%
Hispanic or Latino16.0%
Black or African American11.1%
Asian5.8%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Assistant & event manager race and ethnicity over time

See how assistant & event manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Assistant & event manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.37%10.52%5.52%14.07%
201168.95%10.64%5.97%12.36%
201268.67%10.58%4.78%13.79%
201368.27%10.40%5.48%12.44%
201466.48%11.25%5.61%14.00%
201567.13%10.91%5.97%13.29%
201667.39%9.75%5.54%14.41%
201767.59%10.29%5.34%13.28%
201868.96%8.41%6.17%13.86%
201965.79%10.05%5.65%15.60%
202063.59%9.86%4.42%15.96%
202162.23%11.07%5.81%15.97%

Assistant & event manager wage gap by race

According to our data, black or african american assistant & event managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino assistant & event managers have the lowest average salary at $33,242.
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
$35,000
$34,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$33,607
White$36,214
Black or African American$36,747
Asian$34,571
Hispanic or Latino$33,242

Average assistant & event manager age

See how the average age of assistant & event managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Assistant & event manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown35
White3636
Black or African American4044
Asian36
Hispanic or Latino4135

Assistant & event manager age breakdown

The average age of assistant & event managers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the assistant & event manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Assistant & event manager age breakdown

Assistant & Event Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years40%
30-40 years36%
20-30 years24%

Assistant & event manager educational attainment

The most common degree for assistant & event managers is bachelor's degree, with 75% of assistant & event managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 75%
  • Associate, 13%
  • Master's, 5%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Assistant & event managers by degree level

Assistant & event manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's75%
Associate13%
Master's5%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees4%

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Assistant & event manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, assistant & event managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,939 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, assistant & event managers earn a median annual income of $35,893 compared to $32,778 for assistant & event managers with an Associate degree.
$37,000
$35,000
$33,000
$31,000
$29,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$35,939
High School Diploma or Less$30,494
Bachelor's Degree$35,893
Some College/ Associate Degree$32,778
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Assistant & event manager employment statistics

Most assistant & event managers work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where assistant & event managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant & event managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Assistant & event manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees19%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees27%
> 10,000 employees14%

Assistant & event manager jobs by company type

Employees with the assistant & event manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant & event managers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Assistant & event manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education23%
Public15%
Private60%
Government2%

Assistant & event manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for assistant & event managers are education, hospitality and media.

Education

Hospitality

Media

Non Profits

Technology

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Assistant & event manager turnover and employment statistics

Assistant & event manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for assistant & event managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Assistant & event manager unemployment rate by year

YearAssistant & event manager unemployment rate
20108.73%
20116.49%
20126.88%
20135.39%
20145.96%
20154.18%
20164.98%
20173.24%
20184.96%
20194.23%
202010.96%
202112.42%

Average assistant & event manager tenure

The average assistant & event manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 554 assistant & event managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Assistant & event manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year22%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years6%
11+ years8%

Assistant & event manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of assistant & event managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Job Estimator4.41%45,781
Material Logistics Specialist8.65%37,537
Research Team Leader10.00%117,575
Negotiator11.05%8,748
Chief Compliance Officer11.64%76,701
Assistant & Event Manager15.78%-
Principal Gifts Officer19.25%95,423

Similar assistant & event manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Job Estimator4.41%45,781
Material Logistics Specialist8.65%37,537
Research Team Leader10.00%117,575
Negotiator11.05%8,748
Chief Compliance Officer11.64%76,701
Principal Gifts Officer19.25%95,423

Foreign languages spoken by assistant & event managers

The most common foreign language among assistant & event managers is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
  • Spanish, 41.7%
  • French, 14.6%
  • Italian, 6.3%
  • German, 4.2%
  • Armenian, 4.2%
  • Other, 29.0%

Assistant & event manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish41.7%
French14.6%
Italian6.3%
German4.2%
Armenian4.2%
Other29.0%

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Assistant & event manager location demographics

Which city has the most Assistant & Event Managers?

By looking through more than 554 resumes, we found that the most popular places for assistant & event managers are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Assistant & Event Managers

Assistant & event manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California172$42,910
2New Jersey153$51,443
3Texas117$33,885
4Florida100$25,424
5Michigan93$30,937
6New York89$47,128
7Pennsylvania84$42,063
8Virginia73$36,769
9Illinois72$37,143
10Ohio67$30,220
11Massachusetts62$43,351
12Maryland58$39,248
13Minnesota55$33,209
14Washington49$44,641
15North Carolina48$25,532
16Colorado45$32,335
17Kentucky42$25,165
18Utah35$27,683
19Georgia35$28,527
20Mississippi34$23,559
21Oregon33$35,345
22Wisconsin31$31,657
23Arizona29$28,946
24Connecticut26$52,425
25Indiana23$32,326
26Tennessee23$31,915
27Iowa20$28,238
28South Carolina17$24,519
29Arkansas16$21,828
30Idaho15$26,528
31Delaware14$32,236
32Alabama14$29,302
33District of Columbia13$41,073
34Missouri13$30,335
35Nebraska13$26,269
36Nevada12$29,723
37Montana11$28,699
38Vermont10$38,838
39Rhode Island10$33,674
40Kansas10$25,804
41Louisiana10$24,971
42New Hampshire9$36,741
43Oklahoma9$26,550
44New Mexico9$22,461
45South Dakota8$28,909
46Maine8$28,958
47North Dakota6$32,062
48West Virginia6$33,909
49Wyoming6$26,110
50Alaska5$31,967
51Hawaii4$25,554

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