Conference director demographics and statistics in the US
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Conference director gender statistics
63.3% of conference directors are women and 36.7% of conference directors are men.
- Female, 63.3%
- Male, 36.7%
Conference director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.3% |
| Male | 36.7% |
Conference director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,125
Female income
$64,130
Conference director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conference director positions over time. Currently, 63.3% of conference directors are female.
Conference director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.15% | 66.85% |
| 2011 | 36.12% | 63.88% |
| 2012 | 33.48% | 66.52% |
| 2013 | 25.98% | 74.02% |
| 2014 | 36.76% | 63.24% |
| 2015 | 37.21% | 62.79% |
| 2016 | 33.58% | 66.42% |
| 2017 | 33.69% | 66.31% |
| 2018 | 34.28% | 65.72% |
| 2019 | 32.48% | 67.52% |
| 2020 | 33.26% | 66.74% |
| 2021 | 36.68% | 63.32% |
Conference director related jobs gender ratio
We compared conference directors 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 Director | 37% | 63% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Conference director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conference directors is White, which makes up 61.9% of all conference directors. Comparatively, 16.1% of conference directors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of conference directors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Conference director race
| Conference director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Conference director race and ethnicity over time
See how conference director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conference director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.07% | 10.63% | 5.55% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 68.65% | 10.75% | 6.00% | 12.51% |
| 2012 | 68.37% | 10.69% | 4.82% | 13.94% |
| 2013 | 67.97% | 10.51% | 5.51% | 12.59% |
| 2014 | 66.18% | 11.36% | 5.65% | 14.15% |
| 2015 | 66.82% | 11.02% | 6.01% | 13.44% |
| 2016 | 67.09% | 9.86% | 5.57% | 14.56% |
| 2017 | 67.29% | 10.39% | 5.37% | 13.43% |
| 2018 | 68.65% | 8.52% | 6.20% | 14.02% |
| 2019 | 65.49% | 10.16% | 5.69% | 15.75% |
| 2020 | 63.29% | 9.97% | 4.45% | 16.12% |
| 2021 | 61.93% | 11.18% | 5.84% | 16.12% |
Conference director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,098 |
| White | $65,344 |
| Black or African American | $66,208 |
| Asian | $62,673 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,502 |
Average conference director age
See how the average age of conference directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conference director 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 director age breakdown
The average age of conference directors is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the conference director population.
Conference director age breakdown
| Conference Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Conference director educational attainment
The most common degree for conference directors is bachelor's degree, with 78% of conference directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Conference directors by degree level
| Conference director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Conference director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,898 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,986 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,823 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,742 |
Conference director employment statistics
Most conference directors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where conference directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conference directors work.
Conference director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Conference director jobs by company type
Employees with the conference director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conference directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Conference director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 5% |
Conference director jobs by industry
The most common industries for conference directors are education, professional and non profits.
Conference director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Non Profits | 16% |
| Media | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
Conference director turnover and employment statistics
Conference director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conference directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conference director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conference director 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 director tenure
The average conference director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 679 conference directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Conference director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Conference director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conference directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Marketing Associate | 10.00% | 79,218 |
| International Trade Specialist | 11.05% | 23,267 |
| Registration Officer | 11.64% | 57,636 |
| Conference Director | 15.78% | - |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Similar conference director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Senior Demand Planner | 8.65% | 26,865 |
| Marketing Associate | 10.00% | 79,218 |
| International Trade Specialist | 11.05% | 23,267 |
| Registration Officer | 11.64% | 57,636 |
| Special Events Fundraiser | 19.25% | 12,637 |
Foreign languages spoken by conference directors
The most common foreign language among conference directors is Spanish at 23.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 19.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
- Spanish, 23.5%
- French, 19.6%
- Mandarin, 9.8%
- Italian, 9.8%
- Chinese, 3.9%
- Other, 33.4%
Conference director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.5% |
| French | 19.6% |
| Mandarin | 9.8% |
| Italian | 9.8% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Other | 33.4% |
