Conference organizer demographics and statistics in the US
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Conference organizer gender statistics
62.9% of conference organizers are women and 37.1% of conference organizers are men.
- Female, 62.9%
- Male, 37.1%
Conference organizer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% |
| Male | 37.1% |
Conference organizer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,130
Female income
$46,895
Conference organizer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conference organizer positions over time. Currently, 62.9% of conference organizers are female.
Conference organizer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.51% | 66.49% |
| 2011 | 36.49% | 63.51% |
| 2012 | 33.84% | 66.16% |
| 2013 | 26.29% | 73.71% |
| 2014 | 37.14% | 62.86% |
| 2015 | 37.59% | 62.41% |
| 2016 | 33.94% | 66.06% |
| 2017 | 34.05% | 65.95% |
| 2018 | 34.65% | 65.35% |
| 2019 | 32.84% | 67.16% |
| 2020 | 33.63% | 66.37% |
| 2021 | 37.06% | 62.94% |
Conference organizer related jobs gender ratio
We compared conference organizers 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 Organizer | 37% | 63% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Conference organizer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conference organizers is White, which makes up 61.7% of all conference organizers. Comparatively, 15.9% of conference organizers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of conference organizers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Conference organizer race
| Conference organizer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Conference organizer race and ethnicity over time
See how conference organizer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conference organizer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.89% | 10.91% | 5.64% | 14.01% |
| 2011 | 68.47% | 11.03% | 6.09% | 12.30% |
| 2012 | 68.19% | 10.97% | 4.91% | 13.73% |
| 2013 | 67.79% | 10.79% | 5.60% | 12.39% |
| 2014 | 66.00% | 11.64% | 5.74% | 13.95% |
| 2015 | 66.64% | 11.30% | 6.09% | 13.23% |
| 2016 | 66.91% | 10.14% | 5.66% | 14.35% |
| 2017 | 67.11% | 10.67% | 5.46% | 13.23% |
| 2018 | 68.47% | 8.80% | 6.29% | 13.81% |
| 2019 | 65.31% | 10.44% | 5.78% | 15.54% |
| 2020 | 63.11% | 10.25% | 4.54% | 15.91% |
| 2021 | 61.75% | 11.46% | 5.93% | 15.91% |
Conference organizer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american conference organizers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino conference organizers have the lowest average salary at $44,138.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,590 |
| White | $47,819 |
| Black or African American | $48,478 |
| Asian | $45,787 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,138 |
Average conference organizer age
See how the average age of conference organizers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conference organizer 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 organizer age breakdown
The average age of conference organizers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the conference organizer population.
Conference organizer age breakdown
| Conference Organizer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Conference organizer educational attainment
The most common degree for conference organizers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of conference organizers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 19%
- Doctorate, 9%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Conference organizers by degree level
| Conference organizer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Doctorate | 9% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Conference organizer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conference organizers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,479 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, conference organizers earn a median annual income of $47,423 compared to $43,561 for conference organizers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,479 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,714 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,423 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,561 |
Conference organizer employment statistics
Most conference organizers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where conference organizers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conference organizers work.
Conference organizer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Conference organizer jobs by company type
Employees with the conference organizer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conference organizers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Conference organizer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 2% |
Conference organizer jobs by industry
The most common industries for conference organizers are education, non profits and professional.
Conference organizer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Media | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Conference organizer turnover and employment statistics
Conference organizer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conference organizers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conference organizer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conference organizer 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 organizer tenure
The average conference organizer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 237 conference organizers resumes in Zippia's database.
Conference organizer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 41% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Conference organizer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conference organizers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Logistics Planner | 8.65% | 30,339 |
| Production Analyst | 10.00% | 75,978 |
| Geophysical Prospecting Permit Agent | 11.05% | 25,312 |
| Regulatory Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 22,563 |
| Conference Organizer | 15.78% | - |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Similar conference organizer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator Project Manager | 4.41% | 112,100 |
| Logistics Planner | 8.65% | 30,339 |
| Production Analyst | 10.00% | 75,978 |
| Geophysical Prospecting Permit Agent | 11.05% | 25,312 |
| Regulatory Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 22,563 |
| Fundraising Specialist | 19.25% | 19,019 |
Foreign languages spoken by conference organizers
The most common foreign language among conference organizers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 11.9%
- Chinese, 9.5%
- German, 7.1%
- Japanese, 4.8%
- Other, 33.4%
Conference organizer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 11.9% |
| Chinese | 9.5% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Japanese | 4.8% |
| Other | 33.4% |