Convention planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Convention planner demographics by:
Convention planner gender statistics
72.4% of convention planners are women and 27.6% of convention planners are men.
- Female, 72.4%
- Male, 27.6%
Convention planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.4% |
| Male | 27.6% |
Convention planner gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,652
Female income
$47,120
Convention planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in convention planner positions over time. Currently, 72.4% of convention planners are female.
Convention planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.63% | 75.37% |
| 2011 | 27.15% | 72.85% |
| 2012 | 24.91% | 75.09% |
| 2013 | 18.79% | 81.21% |
| 2014 | 27.70% | 72.30% |
| 2015 | 28.09% | 71.91% |
| 2016 | 24.99% | 75.01% |
| 2017 | 25.09% | 74.91% |
| 2018 | 25.59% | 74.41% |
| 2019 | 24.08% | 75.92% |
| 2020 | 24.73% | 75.27% |
| 2021 | 27.63% | 72.37% |
Convention planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared convention 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% |
| Convention Planner | 28% | 72% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Convention planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among convention planners is White, which makes up 62.7% of all convention planners. Comparatively, 16.4% of convention planners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of convention planners are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Convention planner race
| Convention planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Convention planner race and ethnicity over time
See how convention planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Convention planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.81% | 10.84% | 4.29% | 14.52% |
| 2011 | 69.39% | 10.96% | 4.74% | 12.81% |
| 2012 | 69.11% | 10.90% | 3.55% | 14.24% |
| 2013 | 68.71% | 10.72% | 4.24% | 12.89% |
| 2014 | 66.92% | 11.57% | 4.38% | 14.45% |
| 2015 | 67.56% | 11.23% | 4.74% | 13.74% |
| 2016 | 67.83% | 10.08% | 4.31% | 14.86% |
| 2017 | 68.03% | 10.61% | 4.11% | 13.73% |
| 2018 | 69.39% | 8.73% | 4.94% | 14.31% |
| 2019 | 66.23% | 10.37% | 4.42% | 16.05% |
| 2020 | 64.03% | 10.18% | 3.19% | 16.42% |
| 2021 | 62.67% | 11.39% | 4.58% | 16.42% |
Convention planner wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american convention planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino convention planners have the lowest average salary at $45,419.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,701 |
| White | $47,681 |
| Black or African American | $48,078 |
| Asian | $46,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,419 |
Average convention planner age
See how the average age of convention planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Convention 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 |
Convention planner age breakdown
The average age of convention planners is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the convention planner population.
Convention planner age breakdown
| Convention Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Convention planner educational attainment
The most common degree for convention planners is bachelor's degree, with 72% of convention planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Convention planners by degree level
| Convention planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Convention planner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, convention planners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,475 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, convention planners earn a median annual income of $47,441 compared to $45,058 for convention planners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,475 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,249 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,441 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,058 |
Convention planner employment statistics
Most convention planners work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where convention planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where convention planners work.
Convention planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Convention planner jobs by company type
Employees with the convention planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most convention planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Convention planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 2% |
Convention planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for convention planners are hospitality, education and pharmaceutical.
Convention planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Education | 14% |
| Pharmaceutical | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Convention planner turnover and employment statistics
Convention planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for convention planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Convention planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Convention 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 convention planner tenure
The average convention planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 convention planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Convention planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Convention planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of convention 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Logistics Support Specialist | 8.65% | 104,890 |
| Demographic Analyst | 10.00% | 7,232 |
| Business Continuity Global Director | 11.05% | 58,129 |
| Bank Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 73,819 |
| Convention Planner | 15.78% | - |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Similar convention planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 37,047 |
| Logistics Support Specialist | 8.65% | 104,890 |
| Demographic Analyst | 10.00% | 7,232 |
| Business Continuity Global Director | 11.05% | 58,129 |
| Bank Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 73,819 |
| Principal Gifts Officer | 19.25% | 95,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by convention planners
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Convention planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
