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Job outlook for banquet managers in the United States
Banquet manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected banquet manager job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 32,300 new jobs for banquet managers are projected over the next decade.
Banquet manager salaries have increased 11% for banquet managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,306 banquet managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 93,415 active banquet manager job openings in the US.
The average banquet manager salary is $53,423.
Are banquet manager jobs in demand?
Banquet manager job and salary trends over time
Banquet manager jobs over time
Banquet manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,306 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 10,009 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,586 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10,945 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,474 | 0.00% |
Average banquet manager salary over time
Banquet manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,423 | $25.68 | +2.3% |
| 2025 | $52,224 | $25.11 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $51,205 | $24.62 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $49,118 | $23.61 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $47,976 | $23.07 | +4.4% |
Banquet manager jobs by state
Most common states for banquet managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 137 | 20% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 107 | 18% |
| 3 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,868 | 16% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,364 | 16% |
| 5 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,041 | 16% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 969 | 16% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 951 | 16% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,884 | 15% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 459 | 15% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 141 | 15% |
| 11 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 3,823 | 14% |
| 12 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,835 | 14% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 777 | 14% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 622 | 14% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 417 | 14% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 270 | 14% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,622 | 13% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,299 | 13% |
| 19 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 885 | 13% |
| 20 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 878 | 13% |
Most common cities for banquet managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvin | 1 | 4% | $44,768 |
| 2 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $62,646 |
| 3 | Gary | 2 | 3% | $47,396 |
| 4 | Miami Beach | 2 | 2% | $49,382 |
| 5 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $51,618 |
| 6 | New Orleans | 4 | 1% | $43,505 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 2 | 1% | $49,306 |
| 8 | Scottsdale | 2 | 1% | $54,130 |
| 9 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $48,992 |
| 10 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $62,858 |
| 11 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $49,458 |
| 12 | Columbia | 1 | 1% | $52,051 |
| 13 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $48,036 |
| 14 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $62,930 |
| 15 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $56,201 |
| 16 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $41,674 |
| 17 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $59,717 |
| 18 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $58,757 |
| 19 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $54,110 |
| 20 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $44,418 |
Banquet Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of banquet manager experts
San Francisco State University
Manhattan College
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.
Professor of International BusinessSan Francisco State University
Department of International Business
What hard/technical skills are most important for Banquet Managers?
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.: -Analytical skills (ability to gather data, clean it, analyze it, write-up results and present on what the meaning of the analysis suggests for action (the last one is most important--"what does it really mean?"
-Some experience and skills with coding in any language (at the moment, Python or C++ are preferred, though Ruby on Rails is also good)
-Deep spreadsheet skills (pivot tables and macros, as examples).
-Relational database skills, including programming (e.g., MySQL)
-Data mining
-AI/Machine Learning experience
What skills will help Banquet Managers earn the most?
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.: -Previous internship/practicum experience in the industry
-Ability to identify and solve problems in an effective manner
-Ability to deploy design/creativity tools in the service of finding and solving problems
-Evidence of ability to manage in the relevant non-English language(s)
-Prior job experience/deep training in a related area
-Prior experience/training managing people/teams
-Ability/experience in working in a team and concretely increasing the team's performance in measurable ways
-Ability to speak with and relate well to people at all levels of an organization, including below, peers, above, and outsiders
-Skills (deep) in working in other cultures and respecting the values and conventions of that culture. Multiple cultures would be worth more
What technical skills for a Banquet Manager stand out to employers?
Dr. John Leylegian Ph.D.: I think almost any graduate will finish school with the same skill set in terms of technical knowledge. What can stand out is an ability to code and use various professional-grade software packages - the actual programming languages and software packages are secondary. If you can code in VBA, moving to Matlab or Python is not a big deal - it's just a matter of syntax. If you can use one CFD code or one FEA code, others will be much easier to learn. The foundation will be attractive to employers. Of course, the non-technical skills are SO important as well, most notably communication (speaking and writing).
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What type of skills will young Banquet Managers need?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Analysis - Graduates will need to analyze situations, identify the best choices, and seek solutions with the highest benefit to the organization.
Creativity - Graduates will need to possess critical and creative thinking skills.
Flexibility - Graduates must remain flexible to succeed in a highly changing environment.
What experience really stands out on Banquet Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
What skills stand out on Banquet Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.