Event chairperson demographics and statistics in the US
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Event chairperson gender statistics
71.0% of event chairpeople are women and 29.0% of event chairpeople are men.
- Female, 71.0%
- Male, 29.0%
Event chairperson gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.0% |
| Male | 29.0% |
Event chairperson gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$24,653
Female income
$24,774
Event chairperson gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in event chairperson positions over time. Currently, 71.0% of event chairpeople are female.
Event chairperson gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.87% | 74.13% |
| 2011 | 28.46% | 71.54% |
| 2012 | 26.16% | 73.84% |
| 2013 | 19.81% | 80.19% |
| 2014 | 29.03% | 70.97% |
| 2015 | 29.43% | 70.57% |
| 2016 | 26.24% | 73.76% |
| 2017 | 26.34% | 73.66% |
| 2018 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2019 | 25.29% | 74.71% |
| 2020 | 25.97% | 74.03% |
| 2021 | 28.96% | 71.04% |
Event chairperson related jobs gender ratio
We compared event chairpeople 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% |
| Event Chairperson | 29% | 71% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Event chairperson demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among event chairpeople is White, which makes up 62.6% of all event chairpeople. Comparatively, 15.3% of event chairpeople are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of event chairpeople are Black or African American.
- White, 62.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Event chairperson race
| Event chairperson race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Event chairperson race and ethnicity over time
See how event chairperson racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Event chairperson race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.72% | 10.74% | 5.59% | 13.42% |
| 2011 | 69.30% | 10.86% | 6.04% | 11.71% |
| 2012 | 69.02% | 10.80% | 4.85% | 13.14% |
| 2013 | 68.62% | 10.62% | 5.55% | 11.79% |
| 2014 | 66.82% | 11.47% | 5.68% | 13.35% |
| 2015 | 67.47% | 11.13% | 6.04% | 12.64% |
| 2016 | 67.74% | 9.97% | 5.61% | 13.76% |
| 2017 | 67.93% | 10.51% | 5.41% | 12.63% |
| 2018 | 69.30% | 8.63% | 6.24% | 13.21% |
| 2019 | 66.14% | 10.27% | 5.72% | 14.95% |
| 2020 | 63.94% | 10.08% | 4.49% | 15.31% |
| 2021 | 62.58% | 11.29% | 5.88% | 15.32% |
Event chairperson wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american event chairpeople have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino event chairpeople have the lowest average salary at $24,329.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,404 |
| White | $24,919 |
| Black or African American | $25,021 |
| Asian | $24,598 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $24,329 |
Average event chairperson age
See how the average age of event chairpeople varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Event chairperson 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 |
Event chairperson age breakdown
The average age of event chairpeople is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the event chairperson population.
Event chairperson age breakdown
| Event Chairperson Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Event chairperson educational attainment
The most common degree for event chairpeople is bachelor's degree, with 82% of event chairpeople earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Event chairpeople by degree level
| Event chairperson degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Event chairperson wage gap by degree level
According to the data, event chairpeople with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $24,866 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, event chairpeople earn a median annual income of $24,857 compared to $24,234 for event chairpeople with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $24,866 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $23,749 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $24,857 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $24,234 |
Event chairperson employment statistics
Most event chairpeople work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where event chairpeople work
Below, you can see the size of companies where event chairpeople work.
Event chairperson jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Event chairperson jobs by company type
Employees with the event chairperson job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most event chairpeople prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Event chairperson jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 2% |
Event chairperson jobs by industry
The most common industries for event chairpeople are education, non profits and professional.
Event chairperson industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 39% |
| Non Profits | 25% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
Event chairperson turnover and employment statistics
Event chairperson unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for event chairpeople between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Event chairperson unemployment rate by year
| Year | Event chairperson 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 event chairperson tenure
The average event chairperson stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,807 event chairpeople resumes in Zippia's database.
Event chairperson tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Event chairperson LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of event chairpeople 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 |
| Demand Planner | 8.65% | 27,351 |
| Social Media Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 103,981 |
| Operations Advisor | 11.05% | 108,883 |
| Design Project Inspector | 11.64% | 66,060 |
| Event Chairperson | 15.78% | - |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Similar event chairperson jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimator/Project Coordinator | 4.41% | 31,971 |
| Demand Planner | 8.65% | 27,351 |
| Social Media Marketing Assistant | 10.00% | 103,981 |
| Operations Advisor | 11.05% | 108,883 |
| Design Project Inspector | 11.64% | 66,060 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Foreign languages spoken by event chairpeople
The most common foreign language among event chairpeople is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 13.7%
- Chinese, 7.4%
- Mandarin, 6.3%
- German, 5.3%
- Other, 27.3%
Event chairperson languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 13.7% |
| Chinese | 7.4% |
| Mandarin | 6.3% |
| German | 5.3% |
| Other | 27.3% |
