Conference coordinator demographics and statistics in the US
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Conference coordinator demographics by:
Conference coordinator gender statistics
73.5% of conference coordinators are women and 26.5% of conference coordinators are men.
- Female, 73.5%
- Male, 26.5%
Conference coordinator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.5% |
| Male | 26.5% |
Conference coordinator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,478
Female income
$41,871
Conference coordinator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conference coordinator positions over time. Currently, 73.5% of conference coordinators are female.
Conference coordinator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.54% | 76.46% |
| 2011 | 25.99% | 74.01% |
| 2012 | 23.82% | 76.18% |
| 2013 | 17.90% | 82.10% |
| 2014 | 26.52% | 73.48% |
| 2015 | 26.90% | 73.10% |
| 2016 | 23.89% | 76.11% |
| 2017 | 23.98% | 76.02% |
| 2018 | 24.47% | 75.53% |
| 2019 | 23.00% | 77.00% |
| 2020 | 23.64% | 76.36% |
| 2021 | 26.46% | 73.54% |
Conference coordinator related jobs gender ratio
We compared conference coordinators 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% |
| Conference Coordinator | 26% | 74% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Conference coordinator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conference coordinators is White, which makes up 61.7% of all conference coordinators. Comparatively, 16.2% of conference coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of conference coordinators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Conference coordinator race
| Conference coordinator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Conference coordinator race and ethnicity over time
See how conference coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conference coordinator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.86% | 10.71% | 5.58% | 14.33% |
| 2011 | 68.44% | 10.83% | 6.03% | 12.62% |
| 2012 | 68.15% | 10.77% | 4.84% | 14.05% |
| 2013 | 67.76% | 10.59% | 5.53% | 12.70% |
| 2014 | 65.96% | 11.44% | 5.67% | 14.26% |
| 2015 | 66.61% | 11.10% | 6.03% | 13.55% |
| 2016 | 66.88% | 9.94% | 5.60% | 14.67% |
| 2017 | 67.07% | 10.47% | 5.40% | 13.54% |
| 2018 | 68.44% | 8.60% | 6.23% | 14.12% |
| 2019 | 65.27% | 10.24% | 5.71% | 15.86% |
| 2020 | 63.08% | 10.05% | 4.48% | 16.22% |
| 2021 | 61.71% | 11.25% | 5.87% | 16.23% |
Conference coordinator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american conference coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino conference coordinators have the lowest average salary at $40,441.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,678 |
| White | $42,342 |
| Black or African American | $42,676 |
| Asian | $41,301 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,441 |
Average conference coordinator age
See how the average age of conference coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conference coordinator 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 |
Conference coordinator age breakdown
The average age of conference coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the conference coordinator population.
Conference coordinator age breakdown
| Conference Coordinator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Conference coordinator educational attainment
The most common degree for conference coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 72% of conference coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Conference coordinators by degree level
| Conference coordinator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Conference coordinator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conference coordinators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $42,169 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, conference coordinators earn a median annual income of $42,141 compared to $40,137 for conference coordinators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,169 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,611 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,141 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,137 |
Conference coordinator employment statistics
Most conference coordinators work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where conference coordinators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conference coordinators work.
Conference coordinator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Conference coordinator jobs by company type
Employees with the conference coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conference coordinators prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Conference coordinator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 43% |
| Government | 3% |
Conference coordinator jobs by industry
The most common industries for conference coordinators are education, professional and technology.
Conference coordinator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Conference coordinator turnover and employment statistics
Conference coordinator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conference coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conference coordinator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conference coordinator 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 conference coordinator tenure
The average conference coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,300 conference coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.
Conference coordinator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Conference coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conference coordinators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Team Lead | 8.65% | 40,680 |
| Market Research Internship | 10.00% | 99,512 |
| Prime Broker | 11.05% | 1,808 |
| Environmental Compliance Manager | 11.64% | 35,731 |
| Conference Coordinator | 15.78% | - |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar conference coordinator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Team Lead | 8.65% | 40,680 |
| Market Research Internship | 10.00% | 99,512 |
| Prime Broker | 11.05% | 1,808 |
| Environmental Compliance Manager | 11.64% | 35,731 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by conference coordinators
The most common foreign language among conference coordinators is Spanish at 40.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and German is the third-most popular at 6.6%.
- Spanish, 40.4%
- French, 15.0%
- German, 6.6%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Italian, 5.6%
- Other, 26.3%
Conference coordinator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.4% |
| French | 15.0% |
| German | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Italian | 5.6% |
| Other | 26.3% |
