Certified meeting professional demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified meeting professional gender statistics
70.2% of certified meeting professionals are women and 29.8% of certified meeting professionals are men.
- Female, 70.2%
- Male, 29.8%
Certified meeting professional gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.2% |
| Male | 29.8% |
Certified meeting professional gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,890
Female income
$58,755
Certified meeting professional gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified meeting professional positions over time. Currently, 70.2% of certified meeting professionals are female.
Certified meeting professional gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.64% | 73.36% |
| 2011 | 29.28% | 70.72% |
| 2012 | 26.94% | 73.06% |
| 2013 | 20.45% | 79.55% |
| 2014 | 29.86% | 70.14% |
| 2015 | 30.27% | 69.73% |
| 2016 | 27.02% | 72.98% |
| 2017 | 27.12% | 72.88% |
| 2018 | 27.64% | 72.36% |
| 2019 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
| 2020 | 26.74% | 73.26% |
| 2021 | 29.79% | 70.21% |
Certified meeting professional related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified meeting professionals 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Certified Meeting Professional | 30% | 70% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Certified meeting professional demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified meeting professionals is White, which makes up 70.6% of all certified meeting professionals. Comparatively, 11.7% of certified meeting professionals are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of certified meeting professionals are Black or African American.
- White, 70.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Certified meeting professional race
| Certified meeting professional race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Certified meeting professional race and ethnicity over time
See how certified meeting professional racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified meeting professional race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.76% | 7.51% | 4.56% | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 77.34% | 7.64% | 5.01% | 8.13% |
| 2012 | 77.06% | 7.57% | 3.82% | 9.56% |
| 2013 | 76.66% | 7.39% | 4.52% | 8.21% |
| 2014 | 74.87% | 8.24% | 4.65% | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 75.51% | 7.90% | 5.01% | 9.06% |
| 2016 | 75.78% | 6.75% | 4.58% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 75.98% | 7.28% | 4.38% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 77.34% | 5.40% | 5.21% | 9.64% |
| 2019 | 74.18% | 7.04% | 4.69% | 11.37% |
| 2020 | 71.98% | 6.85% | 3.46% | 11.74% |
| 2021 | 70.62% | 8.06% | 4.85% | 11.74% |
Certified meeting professional wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american certified meeting professionals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino certified meeting professionals have the lowest average salary at $55,629.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,143 |
| White | $59,799 |
| Black or African American | $60,541 |
| Asian | $57,501 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,629 |
Average certified meeting professional age
See how the average age of certified meeting professionals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified meeting professional age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 36 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 44 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 35 |
Certified meeting professional age breakdown
The average age of certified meeting professionals is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the certified meeting professional population.
Certified meeting professional age breakdown
| Certified Meeting Professional Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Certified meeting professional educational attainment
The most common degree for certified meeting professionals is bachelor's degree, with 69% of certified meeting professionals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Certified meeting professionals by degree level
| Certified meeting professional degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Certified meeting professional wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified meeting professionals with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,415 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, certified meeting professionals earn a median annual income of $59,351 compared to $54,973 for certified meeting professionals with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,415 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,721 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,351 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,973 |
Certified meeting professional turnover and employment statistics
Certified meeting professional unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified meeting professionals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified meeting professional unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified meeting professional unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.73% |
| 2011 | 6.49% |
| 2012 | 6.88% |
| 2013 | 5.39% |
| 2014 | 5.96% |
| 2015 | 4.18% |
| 2016 | 4.98% |
| 2017 | 3.24% |
| 2018 | 4.96% |
| 2019 | 4.23% |
| 2020 | 10.96% |
| 2021 | 12.42% |
Average certified meeting professional tenure
The average certified meeting professional stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 certified meeting professionals resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified meeting professional tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Certified meeting professional LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified meeting professionals that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Senior Logistics Coordinator | 8.65% | 30,840 |
| Digital Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 86,010 |
| Senior Contracts Negotiator | 11.05% | 8,010 |
| Public Works Inspector | 11.64% | 24,660 |
| Certified Meeting Professional | 15.78% | - |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Similar certified meeting professional jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Senior Logistics Coordinator | 8.65% | 30,840 |
| Digital Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 86,010 |
| Senior Contracts Negotiator | 11.05% | 8,010 |
| Public Works Inspector | 11.64% | 24,660 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |