Event planning manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Event planning manager demographics by:
Event planning manager gender statistics
77.5% of event planning managers are women and 22.5% of event planning managers are men.
- Female, 77.5%
- Male, 22.5%
Event planning manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.5% |
| Male | 22.5% |
Event planning manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,708
Female income
$52,381
Event planning manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in event planning manager positions over time. Currently, 77.5% of event planning managers are female.
Event planning manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.90% | 80.10% |
| 2011 | 22.08% | 77.92% |
| 2012 | 20.15% | 79.85% |
| 2013 | 14.96% | 85.04% |
| 2014 | 22.56% | 77.44% |
| 2015 | 22.90% | 77.10% |
| 2016 | 20.21% | 79.79% |
| 2017 | 20.30% | 79.70% |
| 2018 | 20.73% | 79.27% |
| 2019 | 19.43% | 80.57% |
| 2020 | 19.99% | 80.01% |
| 2021 | 22.50% | 77.50% |
Event planning manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared event planning 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% |
| Event Planning Manager | 23% | 78% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Event planning manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among event planning managers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all event planning managers. Comparatively, 16.1% of event planning managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of event planning managers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Event planning manager race
| Event planning manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Event planning manager race and ethnicity over time
See how event planning manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Event planning manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.03% | 10.64% | 5.56% | 14.24% |
| 2011 | 68.61% | 10.76% | 6.01% | 12.53% |
| 2012 | 68.33% | 10.70% | 4.82% | 13.96% |
| 2013 | 67.93% | 10.52% | 5.51% | 12.61% |
| 2014 | 66.14% | 11.37% | 5.65% | 14.17% |
| 2015 | 66.79% | 11.03% | 6.01% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 67.06% | 9.88% | 5.58% | 14.58% |
| 2017 | 67.25% | 10.41% | 5.38% | 13.45% |
| 2018 | 68.62% | 8.53% | 6.21% | 14.03% |
| 2019 | 65.45% | 10.17% | 5.69% | 15.77% |
| 2020 | 63.25% | 9.98% | 4.46% | 16.13% |
| 2021 | 61.89% | 11.19% | 5.85% | 16.14% |
Event planning manager wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american event planning managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino event planning managers have the lowest average salary at $49,942.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,345 |
| White | $53,192 |
| Black or African American | $53,767 |
| Asian | $51,404 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,942 |
Average event planning manager age
See how the average age of event planning managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Event planning 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 |
Event planning manager age breakdown
The average age of event planning managers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the event planning manager population.
Event planning manager age breakdown
| Event Planning Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Event planning manager educational attainment
The most common degree for event planning managers is bachelor's degree, with 78% of event planning managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 9% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Event planning managers by degree level
| Event planning manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Event planning manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, event planning managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,894 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, event planning managers earn a median annual income of $52,844 compared to $49,428 for event planning managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,894 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,868 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,844 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,428 |
Event planning manager employment statistics
Most event planning managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where event planning managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where event planning managers work.
Event planning manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Event planning manager jobs by company type
Employees with the event planning manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most event planning managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Event planning manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 1% |
Event planning manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for event planning managers are hospitality, education and professional.
Event planning manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 17% |
| Education | 12% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Event planning manager turnover and employment statistics
Event planning manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for event planning managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Event planning manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Event planning 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 event planning manager tenure
The average event planning manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 489 event planning managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Event planning manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Event planning manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of event planning 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Technical Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 152,146 |
| Business Continuity Manager | 11.05% | 71,473 |
| Senior Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,475 |
| Event Planning Manager | 15.78% | - |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Similar event planning manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Estimator | 4.41% | 41,605 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Technical Marketing Specialist | 10.00% | 152,146 |
| Business Continuity Manager | 11.05% | 71,473 |
| Senior Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,475 |
| Major Donor Coordinator | 19.25% | 17,673 |
Foreign languages spoken by event planning managers
The most common foreign language among event planning managers is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- French, 20.6%
- Chinese, 8.8%
- Cantonese, 5.9%
- Hindi, 5.9%
- Other, 29.4%
Event planning manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| French | 20.6% |
| Chinese | 8.8% |
| Cantonese | 5.9% |
| Hindi | 5.9% |
| Other | 29.4% |
