Meeting planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Meeting planner demographics by:
Meeting planner gender statistics
87.6% of meeting planners are women and 12.4% of meeting planners are men.
- Female, 87.6%
- Male, 12.4%
Meeting planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.6% |
| Male | 12.4% |
Meeting planner gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,419
Female income
$56,077
Meeting planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meeting planner positions over time. Currently, 87.6% of meeting planners are female.
Meeting planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.82% | 89.18% |
| 2011 | 12.15% | 87.85% |
| 2012 | 10.96% | 89.04% |
| 2013 | 7.91% | 92.09% |
| 2014 | 12.45% | 87.55% |
| 2015 | 12.66% | 87.34% |
| 2016 | 11.01% | 88.99% |
| 2017 | 11.06% | 88.94% |
| 2018 | 11.32% | 88.68% |
| 2019 | 10.53% | 89.47% |
| 2020 | 10.87% | 89.13% |
| 2021 | 12.41% | 87.59% |
Meeting planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared meeting planners 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% |
| Meeting Planner | 12% | 88% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Meeting planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meeting planners is White, which makes up 61.7% of all meeting planners. Comparatively, 16.2% of meeting planners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of meeting planners are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Meeting planner race
| Meeting planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Meeting planner race and ethnicity over time
See how meeting planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meeting planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 10.72% | 5.58% | 14.34% |
| 2011 | 68.41% | 10.84% | 6.03% | 12.63% |
| 2012 | 68.12% | 10.78% | 4.84% | 14.06% |
| 2013 | 67.72% | 10.60% | 5.54% | 12.72% |
| 2014 | 65.93% | 11.45% | 5.68% | 14.28% |
| 2015 | 66.58% | 11.11% | 6.03% | 13.56% |
| 2016 | 66.85% | 9.95% | 5.60% | 14.68% |
| 2017 | 67.04% | 10.48% | 5.40% | 13.56% |
| 2018 | 68.41% | 8.61% | 6.23% | 14.14% |
| 2019 | 65.24% | 10.25% | 5.72% | 15.87% |
| 2020 | 63.05% | 10.06% | 4.48% | 16.24% |
| 2021 | 61.68% | 11.26% | 5.87% | 16.24% |
Meeting planner wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american meeting planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino meeting planners have the lowest average salary at $53,688.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,083 |
| White | $56,869 |
| Black or African American | $57,430 |
| Asian | $55,122 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,688 |
Average meeting planner age
See how the average age of meeting planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meeting planner 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 |
Meeting planner age breakdown
The average age of meeting planners is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the meeting planner population.
Meeting planner age breakdown
| Meeting Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Meeting planner educational attainment
The most common degree for meeting planners is bachelor's degree, with 78% of meeting planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Meeting planners by degree level
| Meeting planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Meeting planner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meeting planners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,578 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, meeting planners earn a median annual income of $56,530 compared to $53,183 for meeting planners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,578 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,530 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,183 |
Meeting planner employment statistics
Most meeting planners work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where meeting planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meeting planners work.
Meeting planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Meeting planner jobs by company type
Employees with the meeting planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most meeting planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Meeting planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 4% |
Meeting planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for meeting planners are professional, non profits and health care.
Meeting planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Meeting planner turnover and employment statistics
Meeting planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meeting planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meeting planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meeting planner 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 meeting planner tenure
The average meeting planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,020 meeting planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Meeting planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Meeting planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meeting planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Assistant | 4.41% | 18,548 |
| Logistics Internship | 8.65% | 61,001 |
| Direct Marketing Coordinator | 10.00% | 105,841 |
| Senior Contracts Negotiator | 11.05% | 8,010 |
| Water Pollution Control Inspector | 11.64% | 49,720 |
| Meeting Planner | 15.78% | - |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Similar meeting planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Assistant | 4.41% | 18,548 |
| Logistics Internship | 8.65% | 61,001 |
| Direct Marketing Coordinator | 10.00% | 105,841 |
| Senior Contracts Negotiator | 11.05% | 8,010 |
| Water Pollution Control Inspector | 11.64% | 49,720 |
| Direct Response Consultant | 19.25% | 44,537 |
Foreign languages spoken by meeting planners
The most common foreign language among meeting planners is Spanish at 48.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 48.4%
- French, 20.3%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- German, 4.7%
- Other, 14.0%
Meeting planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.4% |
| French | 20.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| German | 4.7% |
| Other | 14.0% |
