Conference planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Conference planner demographics by:
Conference planner gender statistics
84.7% of conference planners are women and 15.3% of conference planners are men.
- Female, 84.7%
- Male, 15.3%
Conference planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.7% |
| Male | 15.3% |
Conference planner gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,310
Female income
$56,990
Conference planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conference planner positions over time. Currently, 84.7% of conference planners are female.
Conference planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.37% | 86.63% |
| 2011 | 14.97% | 85.03% |
| 2012 | 13.55% | 86.45% |
| 2013 | 9.85% | 90.15% |
| 2014 | 15.33% | 84.67% |
| 2015 | 15.58% | 84.42% |
| 2016 | 13.60% | 86.40% |
| 2017 | 13.66% | 86.34% |
| 2018 | 13.97% | 86.03% |
| 2019 | 13.03% | 86.97% |
| 2020 | 13.44% | 86.56% |
| 2021 | 15.28% | 84.72% |
Conference planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared conference planners 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 Planner | 15% | 85% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Conference planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conference planners is White, which makes up 62.1% of all conference planners. Comparatively, 16.0% of conference planners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of conference planners are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Conference planner race
| Conference planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Conference planner race and ethnicity over time
See how conference planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conference planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.29% | 10.55% | 5.53% | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 68.86% | 10.67% | 5.98% | 12.40% |
| 2012 | 68.58% | 10.61% | 4.79% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 68.18% | 10.43% | 5.49% | 12.48% |
| 2014 | 66.39% | 11.28% | 5.62% | 14.04% |
| 2015 | 67.04% | 10.94% | 5.98% | 13.33% |
| 2016 | 67.31% | 9.79% | 5.55% | 14.45% |
| 2017 | 67.50% | 10.32% | 5.35% | 13.32% |
| 2018 | 68.87% | 8.44% | 6.18% | 13.91% |
| 2019 | 65.70% | 10.08% | 5.66% | 15.64% |
| 2020 | 63.51% | 9.89% | 4.43% | 16.01% |
| 2021 | 62.14% | 11.10% | 5.82% | 16.01% |
Conference planner wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american conference planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino conference planners have the lowest average salary at $54,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,932 |
| White | $57,808 |
| Black or African American | $58,387 |
| Asian | $56,004 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,525 |
Average conference planner age
See how the average age of conference planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conference planner 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 planner age breakdown
The average age of conference planners is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the conference planner population.
Conference planner age breakdown
| Conference Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Conference planner educational attainment
The most common degree for conference planners is bachelor's degree, with 76% of conference planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Conference planners by degree level
| Conference planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Conference planner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conference planners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,508 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, conference planners earn a median annual income of $57,458 compared to $54,004 for conference planners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,508 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,405 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,458 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,004 |
Conference planner employment statistics
Most conference planners work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where conference planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conference planners work.
Conference planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Conference planner jobs by company type
Employees with the conference planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conference planners prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Conference planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 5% |
Conference planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for conference planners are education, professional and finance.
Conference planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Conference planner turnover and employment statistics
Conference planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conference planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conference planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conference planner 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 planner tenure
The average conference planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 506 conference planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Conference planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Conference planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conference planners 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 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Data Analyst Internship | 10.00% | 135,614 |
| Lease Analyst | 11.05% | 12,465 |
| Registration Officer | 11.64% | 57,636 |
| Conference Planner | 15.78% | - |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Similar conference planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Transportation Analyst | 8.65% | 23,815 |
| Data Analyst Internship | 10.00% | 135,614 |
| Lease Analyst | 11.05% | 12,465 |
| Registration Officer | 11.64% | 57,636 |
| Professional Fundraiser | 19.25% | 43,441 |
Foreign languages spoken by conference planners
The most common foreign language among conference planners is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- French, 21.9%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Korean, 6.3%
- Other, 21.7%
Conference planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| French | 21.9% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Korean | 6.3% |
| Other | 21.7% |