Lead event specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Lead event specialist demographics by:
Lead event specialist gender statistics
62.3% of lead event specialists are women and 37.7% of lead event specialists are men.
- Female, 62.3%
- Male, 37.7%
Lead event specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.3% |
| Male | 37.7% |
Lead event specialist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,495
Female income
$33,942
Lead event specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead event specialist positions over time. Currently, 62.3% of lead event specialists are female.
Lead event specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.13% | 65.87% |
| 2011 | 37.14% | 62.86% |
| 2012 | 34.47% | 65.53% |
| 2013 | 26.83% | 73.17% |
| 2014 | 37.79% | 62.21% |
| 2015 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
| 2016 | 34.56% | 65.44% |
| 2017 | 34.68% | 65.32% |
| 2018 | 35.28% | 64.72% |
| 2019 | 33.45% | 66.55% |
| 2020 | 34.25% | 65.75% |
| 2021 | 37.70% | 62.30% |
Lead event specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared lead event specialists 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% |
| Lead Event Specialist | 38% | 62% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Lead event specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lead event specialists is White, which makes up 61.4% of all lead event specialists. Comparatively, 16.5% of lead event specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of lead event specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Lead event specialist race
| Lead event specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Lead event specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how lead event specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lead event specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.56% | 10.69% | 5.64% | 14.58% |
| 2011 | 68.14% | 10.81% | 6.08% | 12.87% |
| 2012 | 67.86% | 10.75% | 4.90% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 67.46% | 10.56% | 5.59% | 12.95% |
| 2014 | 65.67% | 11.42% | 5.73% | 14.51% |
| 2015 | 66.31% | 11.08% | 6.09% | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 66.58% | 9.92% | 5.65% | 14.92% |
| 2017 | 66.77% | 10.45% | 5.45% | 13.79% |
| 2018 | 68.14% | 8.58% | 6.28% | 14.37% |
| 2019 | 64.98% | 10.21% | 5.77% | 16.11% |
| 2020 | 62.78% | 10.02% | 4.53% | 16.47% |
| 2021 | 61.42% | 11.23% | 5.92% | 16.48% |
Lead event specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american lead event specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino lead event specialists have the lowest average salary at $32,323.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,590 |
| White | $34,480 |
| Black or African American | $34,862 |
| Asian | $33,293 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,323 |
Average lead event specialist age
See how the average age of lead event specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lead event specialist 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 |
Lead event specialist age breakdown
The average age of lead event specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the lead event specialist population.
Lead event specialist age breakdown
| Lead Event Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Lead event specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for lead event specialists is bachelor's degree, with 58% of lead event specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 19%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Lead event specialists by degree level
| Lead event specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 19% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Lead event specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lead event specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $34,282 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, lead event specialists earn a median annual income of $34,249 compared to $31,982 for lead event specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,282 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,286 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,249 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,982 |
Lead event specialist employment statistics
Most lead event specialists work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where lead event specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lead event specialists work.
Lead event specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Lead event specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the lead event specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead event specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Lead event specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 7% |
Lead event specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for lead event specialists are hospitality, education and professional.
Lead event specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Media | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Lead event specialist turnover and employment statistics
Lead event specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lead event specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lead event specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lead event specialist 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 lead event specialist tenure
The average lead event specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,112 lead event specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Lead event specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Lead event specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lead event specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Family Consumer Scientist | 10.00% | 56,152 |
| Data Recovery Planner | 11.05% | 80,948 |
| Deputy Coroner | 11.64% | 1,789 |
| Lead Event Specialist | 15.78% | - |
| Capital Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 2,012 |
Similar lead event specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Logistics Technician | 8.65% | 38,997 |
| Family Consumer Scientist | 10.00% | 56,152 |
| Data Recovery Planner | 11.05% | 80,948 |
| Deputy Coroner | 11.64% | 1,789 |
| Capital Campaign Fundraiser | 19.25% | 2,012 |
Foreign languages spoken by lead event specialists
The most common foreign language among lead event specialists is Spanish at 46.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 46.0%
- French, 7.9%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Hindi, 4.8%
- Other, 28.7%
Lead event specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.0% |
| French | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Hindi | 4.8% |
| Other | 28.7% |
