Conference planning manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Conference planning manager gender statistics
90.8% of conference planning managers are women and 9.2% of conference planning managers are men.
- Female, 90.8%
- Male, 9.2%
Conference planning manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 90.8% |
| Male | 9.2% |
Conference planning manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,253
Female income
$52,147
Conference planning manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conference planning manager positions over time. Currently, 90.8% of conference planning managers are female.
Conference planning manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.98% | 92.02% |
| 2011 | 9.00% | 91.00% |
| 2012 | 8.09% | 91.91% |
| 2013 | 5.79% | 94.21% |
| 2014 | 9.23% | 90.77% |
| 2015 | 9.39% | 90.61% |
| 2016 | 8.13% | 91.87% |
| 2017 | 8.16% | 91.84% |
| 2018 | 8.36% | 91.64% |
| 2019 | 7.76% | 92.24% |
| 2020 | 8.02% | 91.98% |
| 2021 | 9.20% | 90.80% |
Conference planning manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared conference planning managers 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% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Conference planning manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conference planning managers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all conference planning managers. Comparatively, 15.9% of conference planning managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of conference planning managers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Conference planning manager race
| Conference planning manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Conference planning manager race and ethnicity over time
See how conference planning manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conference planning manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.07% | 10.76% | 5.60% | 14.03% |
| 2011 | 68.65% | 10.88% | 6.04% | 12.32% |
| 2012 | 68.37% | 10.82% | 4.86% | 13.75% |
| 2013 | 67.97% | 10.64% | 5.55% | 12.41% |
| 2014 | 66.18% | 11.49% | 5.69% | 13.97% |
| 2015 | 66.83% | 11.15% | 6.05% | 13.25% |
| 2016 | 67.09% | 10.00% | 5.61% | 14.37% |
| 2017 | 67.29% | 10.53% | 5.41% | 13.25% |
| 2018 | 68.65% | 8.65% | 6.24% | 13.83% |
| 2019 | 65.49% | 10.29% | 5.73% | 15.57% |
| 2020 | 63.29% | 10.10% | 4.50% | 15.93% |
| 2021 | 61.93% | 11.31% | 5.88% | 15.93% |
Conference planning manager wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american conference planning managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino conference planning managers have the lowest average salary at $48,929.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,456 |
| White | $53,227 |
| Black or African American | $53,997 |
| Asian | $50,852 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,929 |
Average conference planning manager age
See how the average age of conference planning managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conference planning manager 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 planning manager age breakdown
The average age of conference planning managers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the conference planning manager population.
Conference planning manager age breakdown
| Conference Planning Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Conference planning manager educational attainment
The most common degree for conference planning managers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of conference planning managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Conference planning managers by degree level
| Conference planning manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Conference planning manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conference planning managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,829 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, conference planning managers earn a median annual income of $52,764 compared to $48,257 for conference planning managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,829 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,948 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,764 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,257 |
Conference planning manager employment statistics
Most conference planning managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where conference planning managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conference planning managers work.
Conference planning manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Conference planning manager jobs by company type
Employees with the conference planning manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conference planning managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Conference planning manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 4% |
Conference planning manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for conference planning managers are hospitality, professional and retail.
Conference planning manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 37% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Retail | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Conference planning manager turnover and employment statistics
Conference planning manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conference planning managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conference planning manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conference planning manager 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 planning manager tenure
The average conference planning manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 199 conference planning managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Conference planning manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Conference planning manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conference planning managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Assistant | 4.41% | 18,548 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Marketing Research Internship | 10.00% | 160,264 |
| Property Officer | 11.05% | 61,925 |
| License Registration Examiner | 11.64% | 3,375 |
| Conference Planning Manager | 15.78% | - |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar conference planning manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Assistant | 4.41% | 18,548 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Marketing Research Internship | 10.00% | 160,264 |
| Property Officer | 11.05% | 61,925 |
| License Registration Examiner | 11.64% | 3,375 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by conference planning managers
The most common foreign language among conference planning managers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 14.3% and French is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Dutch, 14.3%
Conference planning manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Dutch | 14.3% |