Exhibitor demographics and statistics in the US
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Exhibitor gender statistics
55.6% of exhibitors are women and 44.4% of exhibitors are men.
- Female, 55.6%
- Male, 44.4%
Exhibitor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% |
| Male | 44.4% |
Exhibitor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,576
Female income
$43,353
Exhibitor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exhibitor positions over time. Currently, 55.6% of exhibitors are female.
Exhibitor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.56% | 59.44% |
| 2011 | 43.77% | 56.23% |
| 2012 | 40.93% | 59.07% |
| 2013 | 32.58% | 67.42% |
| 2014 | 44.45% | 55.55% |
| 2015 | 44.92% | 55.08% |
| 2016 | 41.03% | 58.97% |
| 2017 | 41.15% | 58.85% |
| 2018 | 41.79% | 58.21% |
| 2019 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2020 | 40.69% | 59.31% |
| 2021 | 44.36% | 55.64% |
Exhibitor related jobs gender ratio
We compared exhibitors 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% |
| Exhibitor | 44% | 56% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Exhibitor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exhibitors is White, which makes up 61.8% of all exhibitors. Comparatively, 16.2% of exhibitors are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of exhibitors are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Exhibitor race
| Exhibitor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Exhibitor race and ethnicity over time
See how exhibitor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exhibitor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.96% | 10.65% | 5.57% | 14.29% |
| 2011 | 68.54% | 10.77% | 6.02% | 12.58% |
| 2012 | 68.26% | 10.71% | 4.83% | 14.01% |
| 2013 | 67.86% | 10.52% | 5.53% | 12.66% |
| 2014 | 66.07% | 11.38% | 5.66% | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 66.72% | 11.04% | 6.02% | 13.51% |
| 2016 | 66.98% | 9.88% | 5.59% | 14.63% |
| 2017 | 67.18% | 10.41% | 5.39% | 13.50% |
| 2018 | 68.55% | 8.54% | 6.22% | 14.09% |
| 2019 | 65.38% | 10.17% | 5.70% | 15.82% |
| 2020 | 63.18% | 9.98% | 4.47% | 16.19% |
| 2021 | 61.82% | 11.19% | 5.86% | 16.19% |
Exhibitor wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american exhibitors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino exhibitors have the lowest average salary at $40,556.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,014 |
| White | $44,294 |
| Black or African American | $44,966 |
| Asian | $42,227 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,556 |
Average exhibitor age
See how the average age of exhibitors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exhibitor 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 |
Exhibitor age breakdown
The average age of exhibitors is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the exhibitor population.
Exhibitor age breakdown
| Exhibitor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Exhibitor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Exhibitors by degree level
| Exhibitor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Exhibitor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, exhibitors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $43,948 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, exhibitors earn a median annual income of $43,891 compared to $39,973 for exhibitors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,948 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,108 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,891 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,973 |
Exhibitor employment statistics
Most exhibitors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where exhibitors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exhibitors work.
Exhibitor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Exhibitor jobs by company type
Employees with the exhibitor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most exhibitors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Exhibitor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 12% |
Exhibitor jobs by industry
The most common industries for exhibitors are manufacturing, government and education.
Exhibitor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Government | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Media | 8% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
Exhibitor turnover and employment statistics
Exhibitor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exhibitors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exhibitor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exhibitor 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 exhibitor tenure
The average exhibitor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 312 exhibitors resumes in Zippia's database.
Exhibitor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Exhibitor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exhibitors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Estimator | 4.41% | 11,945 |
| Logistics Associate | 8.65% | 16,539 |
| Analytical Strategist | 10.00% | 15,043 |
| Project Coordinator Consultant | 11.05% | 122,509 |
| Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 34,610 |
| Exhibitor | 15.78% | - |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Similar exhibitor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Estimator | 4.41% | 11,945 |
| Logistics Associate | 8.65% | 16,539 |
| Analytical Strategist | 10.00% | 15,043 |
| Project Coordinator Consultant | 11.05% | 122,509 |
| Compliance Specialist | 11.64% | 34,610 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by exhibitors
The most common foreign language among exhibitors is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 11.4% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- Chinese, 11.4%
- French, 9.1%
- Cantonese, 6.8%
- Mandarin, 6.8%
- Other, 38.6%
Exhibitor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| Chinese | 11.4% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Cantonese | 6.8% |
| Mandarin | 6.8% |
| Other | 38.6% |