Convention worker vs event organizer

The differences between convention workers and event organizers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a convention worker and an event organizer. Additionally, an event organizer has an average salary of $32,676, which is higher than the $30,990 average annual salary of a convention worker.

The top three skills for a convention worker include audio-visual equipment, computer data entry and . The most important skills for an event organizer are event logistics, event planning, and travel arrangements.

Convention worker vs event organizer overview

	Convention Worker	Event Organizer
Yearly salary	$30,990	$32,676
Hourly rate	$14.90	$15.71
Growth rate	18%	18%
Number of jobs	20,040	6,595
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

Convention worker vs event organizer salary

Convention workers and event organizers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Convention Worker	Event Organizer
Average salary	$30,990	$32,676
Salary range	Between $18,000 And $51,000	Between $24,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between convention worker and event organizer education

There are a few differences between a convention worker and an event organizer in terms of educational background:

	Convention Worker	Event Organizer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Convention worker vs event organizer demographics

Here are the differences between convention workers' and event organizers' demographics:

	Convention Worker	Event Organizer
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%	Male, 45.9% Female, 54.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 5.9% White, 62.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 6.0% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between convention worker and event organizer duties and responsibilities

Convention worker example responsibilities.

Handle set-up, scheduling and confirmation of attendee free time activities, and manage fulfillment of VIP necessities.
Stage finished pallets in distribution area.
work preparing work station and maintaining operation, and drive hi-lo pulling material, and inspecting material.

Event organizer example responsibilities.

Manage RSVP lists, checked-in attendees at events, and insure guest satisfaction at all times.
Create PowerPoint for the event.
Assist in generation of advertisements and Facebook posts announcing events.
Develop agenda and itinerary, organize and procure all speaker biographies and materials and logistics for successful program execution.
Co-developed marketing collateral and media programming for NBA events.

Convention worker vs event organizer skills

Common convention worker skills

Audio-Visual Equipment, 88%
Computer Data Entry, 12%

Common event organizer skills

Event Logistics, 19%
Event Planning, 13%
Travel Arrangements, 8%
Facebook, 7%
Charity Events, 5%
Community Events, 5%