Event producer demographics and statistics in the US
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Event producer gender statistics
59.5% of event producers are women and 40.5% of event producers are men.
- Female, 59.5%
- Male, 40.5%
Event producer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% |
| Male | 40.5% |
Event producer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,899
Female income
$56,391
Event producer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in event producer positions over time. Currently, 59.5% of event producers are female.
Event producer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2011 | 39.95% | 60.05% |
| 2012 | 37.19% | 62.81% |
| 2013 | 29.22% | 70.78% |
| 2014 | 40.61% | 59.39% |
| 2015 | 41.08% | 58.92% |
| 2016 | 37.29% | 62.71% |
| 2017 | 37.41% | 62.59% |
| 2018 | 38.03% | 61.97% |
| 2019 | 36.14% | 63.86% |
| 2020 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
| 2021 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
Event producer related jobs gender ratio
We compared event producers 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 Producer | 41% | 59% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Event producer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among event producers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all event producers. Comparatively, 16.8% of event producers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of event producers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Event producer race
| Event producer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.9% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Event producer race and ethnicity over time
See how event producer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Event producer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.52% | 10.32% | 5.71% | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 68.10% | 10.44% | 6.16% | 13.19% |
| 2012 | 67.81% | 10.38% | 4.97% | 14.62% |
| 2013 | 67.42% | 10.20% | 5.66% | 13.27% |
| 2014 | 65.62% | 11.05% | 5.80% | 14.83% |
| 2015 | 66.27% | 10.71% | 6.16% | 14.12% |
| 2016 | 66.54% | 9.55% | 5.73% | 15.24% |
| 2017 | 66.73% | 10.08% | 5.53% | 14.11% |
| 2018 | 68.10% | 8.21% | 6.36% | 14.69% |
| 2019 | 64.93% | 9.85% | 5.84% | 16.43% |
| 2020 | 62.74% | 9.66% | 4.61% | 16.79% |
| 2021 | 61.37% | 10.87% | 5.99% | 16.80% |
Event producer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american event producers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino event producers have the lowest average salary at $51,086.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,943 |
| White | $58,214 |
| Black or African American | $59,526 |
| Asian | $54,234 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,086 |
Average event producer age
See how the average age of event producers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Event producer 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 producer age breakdown
The average age of event producers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the event producer population.
Event producer age breakdown
| Event Producer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Event producer educational attainment
The most common degree for event producers is bachelor's degree, with 82% of event producers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 7%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Event producers by degree level
| Event producer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Event producer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, event producers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,541 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, event producers earn a median annual income of $57,430 compared to $50,002 for event producers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,541 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,786 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,430 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,002 |
Event producer employment statistics
Most event producers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where event producers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where event producers work.
Event producer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Event producer jobs by company type
Employees with the event producer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most event producers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Event producer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 6% |
Event producer jobs by industry
The most common industries for event producers are media, professional and education.
Event producer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 20% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Event producer turnover and employment statistics
Event producer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for event producers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Event producer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Event producer 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 producer tenure
The average event producer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,332 event producers resumes in Zippia's database.
Event producer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Event producer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of event producers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistics System Engineer | 8.65% | 33,781 |
| Digital Consultant | 10.00% | 31,174 |
| Home Performance Consultant | 11.05% | 58,130 |
| Bank Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 73,819 |
| Event Producer | 15.78% | - |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Similar event producer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Estimator | 4.41% | 27,140 |
| Logistics System Engineer | 8.65% | 33,781 |
| Digital Consultant | 10.00% | 31,174 |
| Home Performance Consultant | 11.05% | 58,130 |
| Bank Compliance Officer | 11.64% | 73,819 |
| Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning | 19.25% | 125,352 |
Foreign languages spoken by event producers
The most common foreign language among event producers is Spanish at 48.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 48.9%
- French, 12.8%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Mandarin, 5.3%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Other, 23.4%
Event producer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.9% |
| French | 12.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Mandarin | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Other | 23.4% |
