Corporate event manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate event manager demographics by:
Corporate event manager gender statistics
77.9% of corporate event managers are women and 22.1% of corporate event managers are men.
- Female, 77.9%
- Male, 22.1%
Corporate event manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.9% |
| Male | 22.1% |
Corporate event manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$61,442
Female income
$62,710
Corporate event manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate event manager positions over time. Currently, 77.9% of corporate event managers are female.
Corporate event manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.50% | 80.50% |
| 2011 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2012 | 19.73% | 80.27% |
| 2013 | 14.64% | 85.36% |
| 2014 | 22.11% | 77.89% |
| 2015 | 22.45% | 77.55% |
| 2016 | 19.80% | 80.20% |
| 2017 | 19.88% | 80.12% |
| 2018 | 20.31% | 79.69% |
| 2019 | 19.03% | 80.97% |
| 2020 | 19.58% | 80.42% |
| 2021 | 22.05% | 77.95% |
Corporate event manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate event 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% |
| Corporate Event Manager | 22% | 78% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Corporate event manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate event managers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all corporate event managers. Comparatively, 16.9% of corporate event managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of corporate event managers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.9%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Corporate event manager race
| Corporate event manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Corporate event manager race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate event manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate event manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.56% | 10.19% | 5.72% | 14.96% |
| 2011 | 68.14% | 10.32% | 6.17% | 13.25% |
| 2012 | 67.86% | 10.25% | 4.98% | 14.68% |
| 2013 | 67.46% | 10.07% | 5.68% | 13.33% |
| 2014 | 65.67% | 10.93% | 5.82% | 14.89% |
| 2015 | 66.32% | 10.59% | 6.17% | 14.18% |
| 2016 | 66.59% | 9.43% | 5.74% | 15.30% |
| 2017 | 66.78% | 9.96% | 5.54% | 14.17% |
| 2018 | 68.15% | 8.08% | 6.37% | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 64.98% | 9.72% | 5.86% | 16.49% |
| 2020 | 62.78% | 9.53% | 4.62% | 16.86% |
| 2021 | 61.42% | 10.74% | 6.01% | 16.86% |
Corporate event manager wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american corporate event managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino corporate event managers have the lowest average salary at $58,164.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,906 |
| White | $64,248 |
| Black or African American | $65,348 |
| Asian | $60,874 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,164 |
Average corporate event manager age
See how the average age of corporate event managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporate event 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 |
Corporate event manager age breakdown
The average age of corporate event managers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the corporate event manager population.
Corporate event manager age breakdown
| Corporate Event Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Corporate event manager educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Corporate event managers by degree level
| Corporate event manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Corporate event manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corporate event managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,681 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, corporate event managers earn a median annual income of $63,588 compared to $57,221 for corporate event managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,681 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,616 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,588 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,221 |
Corporate event manager employment statistics
Most corporate event managers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where corporate event managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate event managers work.
Corporate event manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Corporate event manager jobs by company type
Employees with the corporate event manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate event managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corporate event manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 38% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 2% |
Corporate event manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate event managers are technology, media and hospitality.
Corporate event manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Media | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Corporate event manager turnover and employment statistics
Corporate event manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate event managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate event manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate event 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 corporate event manager tenure
The average corporate event manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 588 corporate event managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate event manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Corporate event manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate event 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Demand Planner | 8.65% | 27,351 |
| Research Associate R & D | 10.00% | 57,142 |
| Energy Consultant | 11.05% | 17,538 |
| Examiner | 11.64% | 6,901 |
| Corporate Event Manager | 15.78% | - |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Similar corporate event manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crating And Moving Estimator | 4.41% | 11,371 |
| Demand Planner | 8.65% | 27,351 |
| Research Associate R & D | 10.00% | 57,142 |
| Energy Consultant | 11.05% | 17,538 |
| Examiner | 11.64% | 6,901 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate event managers
The most common foreign language among corporate event managers is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.8% and French is the third-most popular at 12.8%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- German, 12.8%
- French, 12.8%
- Portuguese, 5.1%
- Polish, 5.1%
- Other, 18.0%
Corporate event manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| German | 12.8% |
| French | 12.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.1% |
| Polish | 5.1% |
| Other | 18.0% |