Convention manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Convention manager gender statistics
59.5% of convention managers are women and 40.5% of convention managers are men.
- Female, 59.5%
- Male, 40.5%
Convention manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% |
| Male | 40.5% |
Convention manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,603
Female income
$59,832
Convention manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in convention manager positions over time. Currently, 59.5% of convention managers are female.
Convention manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.80% | 63.20% |
| 2011 | 39.91% | 60.09% |
| 2012 | 37.15% | 62.85% |
| 2013 | 29.19% | 70.81% |
| 2014 | 40.57% | 59.43% |
| 2015 | 41.04% | 58.96% |
| 2016 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2017 | 37.37% | 62.63% |
| 2018 | 37.99% | 62.01% |
| 2019 | 36.10% | 63.90% |
| 2020 | 36.92% | 63.08% |
| 2021 | 40.49% | 59.51% |
Convention manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared convention 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% |
| Convention Manager | 40% | 60% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Convention manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among convention managers is White, which makes up 61.7% of all convention managers. Comparatively, 16.4% of convention managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of convention managers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Convention manager race
| Convention manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Convention manager race and ethnicity over time
See how convention manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Convention manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.84% | 10.81% | 5.35% | 14.47% |
| 2011 | 68.42% | 10.93% | 5.79% | 12.76% |
| 2012 | 68.13% | 10.87% | 4.61% | 14.19% |
| 2013 | 67.74% | 10.69% | 5.30% | 12.84% |
| 2014 | 65.94% | 11.54% | 5.44% | 14.40% |
| 2015 | 66.59% | 11.20% | 5.80% | 13.69% |
| 2016 | 66.86% | 10.04% | 5.36% | 14.81% |
| 2017 | 67.05% | 10.57% | 5.16% | 13.68% |
| 2018 | 68.42% | 8.70% | 5.99% | 14.27% |
| 2019 | 65.25% | 10.34% | 5.48% | 16.00% |
| 2020 | 63.06% | 10.15% | 4.25% | 16.37% |
| 2021 | 61.69% | 11.36% | 5.63% | 16.37% |
Convention manager wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american convention managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino convention managers have the lowest average salary at $55,425.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,144 |
| White | $61,325 |
| Black or African American | $62,392 |
| Asian | $58,052 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,425 |
Average convention manager age
See how the average age of convention managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Convention 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 |
Convention manager age breakdown
The average age of convention managers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the convention manager population.
Convention manager age breakdown
| Convention Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Convention manager educational attainment
The most common degree for convention managers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of convention managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Convention managers by degree level
| Convention manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Convention manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, convention managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,775 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, convention managers earn a median annual income of $60,684 compared to $54,512 for convention managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,775 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,055 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,684 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,512 |
Convention manager employment statistics
Most convention managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where convention managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where convention managers work.
Convention manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Convention manager jobs by company type
Employees with the convention manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most convention managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Convention manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 7% |
Convention manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for convention managers are hospitality, pharmaceutical and media.
Convention manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Pharmaceutical | 9% |
| Media | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Convention manager turnover and employment statistics
Convention manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for convention managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Convention manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Convention 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 convention manager tenure
The average convention manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 271 convention managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Convention manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Convention manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of convention 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Operations Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 90,089 |
| Economic Research Analyst | 10.00% | 84,230 |
| Director Of Nurses Registry | 11.05% | 13,267 |
| Equal Opportunity Specialist | 11.64% | 2,866 |
| Convention Manager | 15.78% | - |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar convention manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 14,570 |
| Operations Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 90,089 |
| Economic Research Analyst | 10.00% | 84,230 |
| Director Of Nurses Registry | 11.05% | 13,267 |
| Equal Opportunity Specialist | 11.64% | 2,866 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by convention managers
The most common foreign language among convention managers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.5% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- German, 12.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
Convention manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| German | 12.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |