Conference assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Conference assistant gender statistics
58.9% of conference assistants are women and 41.1% of conference assistants are men.
- Female, 58.9%
- Male, 41.1%
Conference assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.9% |
| Male | 41.1% |
Conference assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,807
Female income
$32,376
Conference assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conference assistant positions over time. Currently, 58.9% of conference assistants are female.
Conference assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.83% | 71.17% |
| 2011 | 27.94% | 72.06% |
| 2012 | 30.02% | 69.98% |
| 2013 | 29.60% | 70.40% |
| 2014 | 30.61% | 69.39% |
| 2015 | 32.80% | 67.20% |
| 2016 | 32.55% | 67.45% |
| 2017 | 34.74% | 65.26% |
| 2018 | 36.39% | 63.61% |
| 2019 | 37.57% | 62.43% |
| 2020 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2021 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
Conference assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared conference assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, administrative assistant engineering and assistant operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Placement Secretary | 3% | 97% |
| Administrative Assistant/Secretary/Receptionist | 4% | 96% |
| Conference Assistant | 41% | 59% |
| Information Technology Assistant | 67% | 33% |
| Assistant Operator | 77% | 23% |
| Administrative Assistant Engineering | 78% | 22% |
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Conference assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conference assistants is White, which makes up 65.8% of all conference assistants. Comparatively, 16.4% of conference assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of conference assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Conference assistant race
| Conference assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Conference assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how conference assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conference assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.51% | 9.87% | 3.16% | 13.36% |
| 2011 | 71.32% | 10.14% | 3.05% | 13.34% |
| 2012 | 71.01% | 10.15% | 3.13% | 13.42% |
| 2013 | 71.06% | 9.77% | 3.32% | 13.60% |
| 2014 | 70.73% | 9.89% | 3.29% | 13.91% |
| 2015 | 70.20% | 9.88% | 3.31% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 69.49% | 9.76% | 3.65% | 14.72% |
| 2017 | 69.56% | 9.50% | 3.41% | 15.12% |
| 2018 | 69.60% | 9.23% | 3.46% | 15.42% |
| 2019 | 70.07% | 8.94% | 3.50% | 15.21% |
| 2020 | 68.24% | 8.68% | 3.59% | 15.01% |
| 2021 | 65.79% | 9.37% | 3.84% | 16.39% |
Conference assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian conference assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White conference assistants have the lowest average salary at $34,206.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,239 |
| White | $34,206 |
| Black or African American | $34,610 |
| Asian | $36,248 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,774 |
Average conference assistant age
See how the average age of conference assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conference assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | 52 |
| Unknown | 36 | 49 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 45 |
| White | 45 | 54 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Conference assistant age breakdown
The average age of conference assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the conference assistant population.
Conference assistant age breakdown
| Conference Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Conference assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for conference assistants is bachelor's degree, with 72% of conference assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 9% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Conference assistants by degree level
| Conference assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Conference assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conference assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,573 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, conference assistants earn a median annual income of $35,926 compared to $34,114 for conference assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,573 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,615 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,926 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,114 |
Conference assistant employment statistics
Most conference assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where conference assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conference assistants work.
Conference assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 45% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Conference assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the conference assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conference assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Conference assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 80% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 14% |
| Government | 2% |
Conference assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for conference assistants are education, manufacturing and professional.
Conference assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Conference assistant turnover and employment statistics
Conference assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conference assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conference assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conference assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.58% |
| 2011 | 7.01% |
| 2012 | 5.80% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 4.11% |
| 2015 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 2.48% |
| 2020 | 3.48% |
| 2021 | 4.29% |
Average conference assistant tenure
The average conference assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,301 conference assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Conference assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 63% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Conference assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conference assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Conference Assistant | 5.70% | - |
| Medical Clerk | 9.17% | 166,322 |
| Senior Office Assistant | 10.06% | 77,390 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Similar conference assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Clerk | 9.17% | 166,322 |
| Senior Office Assistant | 10.06% | 77,390 |
| Paralegal/Office Manager | 14.76% | 37,871 |
Foreign languages spoken by conference assistants
The most common foreign language among conference assistants is Spanish at 43.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.8%.
- Spanish, 43.4%
- French, 14.7%
- Chinese, 7.8%
- Mandarin, 5.8%
- German, 4.7%
- Other, 23.6%
Conference assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.4% |
| French | 14.7% |
| Chinese | 7.8% |
| Mandarin | 5.8% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Other | 23.6% |
