Convention worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Convention worker gender statistics
29.2% of convention workers are women and 70.8% of convention workers are men.
- Male, 70.8%
- Female, 29.2%
Convention worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.8% |
| Female | 29.2% |
Convention worker gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,265
Female income
$30,834
Convention worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in convention worker positions over time. Currently, 29.2% of convention workers are female.
Convention worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.52% | 32.48% |
| 2011 | 70.33% | 29.67% |
| 2012 | 67.85% | 32.15% |
| 2013 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2014 | 70.90% | 29.10% |
| 2015 | 71.30% | 28.70% |
| 2016 | 67.94% | 32.06% |
| 2017 | 68.05% | 31.95% |
| 2018 | 68.62% | 31.38% |
| 2019 | 66.86% | 33.14% |
| 2020 | 67.64% | 32.36% |
| 2021 | 70.83% | 29.17% |
Convention worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared convention workers 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 Worker | 71% | 29% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Convention worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among convention workers is White, which makes up 62.1% of all convention workers. Comparatively, 16.4% of convention workers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of convention workers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Convention worker race
| Convention worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Convention worker race and ethnicity over time
See how convention worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Convention worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.22% | 10.13% | 5.62% | 14.50% |
| 2011 | 68.80% | 10.25% | 6.06% | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 68.52% | 10.19% | 4.88% | 14.22% |
| 2013 | 68.12% | 10.00% | 5.57% | 12.87% |
| 2014 | 66.32% | 10.86% | 5.71% | 14.43% |
| 2015 | 66.97% | 10.52% | 6.07% | 13.72% |
| 2016 | 67.24% | 9.36% | 5.63% | 14.84% |
| 2017 | 67.43% | 9.89% | 5.44% | 13.71% |
| 2018 | 68.80% | 8.02% | 6.26% | 14.29% |
| 2019 | 65.64% | 9.65% | 5.75% | 16.03% |
| 2020 | 63.44% | 9.46% | 4.52% | 16.40% |
| 2021 | 62.08% | 10.67% | 5.90% | 16.40% |
Convention worker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,123 |
| White | $31,524 |
| Black or African American | $32,016 |
| Asian | $30,010 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,788 |
Average convention worker age
See how the average age of convention workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Convention worker 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 worker age breakdown
The average age of convention workers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the convention worker population.
Convention worker age breakdown
| Convention Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Convention worker educational attainment
The most common degree for convention workers is high school diploma, with 33% of convention workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Convention workers by degree level
| Convention worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Convention worker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $31,270 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,271 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,228 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,362 |
Convention worker employment statistics
Most convention workers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where convention workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where convention workers work.
Convention worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Convention worker jobs by company type
Employees with the convention worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most convention workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Convention worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 10% |
Convention worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for convention workers are professional, government and hospitality.
Convention worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 35% |
| Government | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Convention worker turnover and employment statistics
Convention worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for convention workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Convention worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Convention worker 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 worker tenure
The average convention worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 convention workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Convention worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Convention worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of convention workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Global Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 71,925 |
| Analyst Sales | 10.00% | 77,023 |
| Contract Negotiator | 11.05% | 10,831 |
| Industrial Waste Inspector | 11.64% | 26,047 |
| Convention Worker | 15.78% | - |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar convention worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Global Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 71,925 |
| Analyst Sales | 10.00% | 77,023 |
| Contract Negotiator | 11.05% | 10,831 |
| Industrial Waste Inspector | 11.64% | 26,047 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by convention workers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Convention worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |