Meetings manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Meetings manager gender statistics
81.1% of meetings managers are women and 18.9% of meetings managers are men.
- Female, 81.1%
- Male, 18.9%
Meetings manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.1% |
| Male | 18.9% |
Meetings manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,653
Female income
$63,389
Meetings manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meetings manager positions over time. Currently, 81.1% of meetings managers are female.
Meetings manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.63% | 83.37% |
| 2011 | 18.54% | 81.46% |
| 2012 | 16.84% | 83.16% |
| 2013 | 12.38% | 87.62% |
| 2014 | 18.96% | 81.04% |
| 2015 | 19.25% | 80.75% |
| 2016 | 16.90% | 83.10% |
| 2017 | 16.97% | 83.03% |
| 2018 | 17.35% | 82.65% |
| 2019 | 16.22% | 83.78% |
| 2020 | 16.71% | 83.29% |
| 2021 | 18.90% | 81.10% |
Meetings manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared meetings 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% |
| Meetings Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Meetings manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meetings managers is White, which makes up 61.6% of all meetings managers. Comparatively, 16.1% of meetings managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of meetings managers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.1%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Meetings manager race
| Meetings manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Meetings manager race and ethnicity over time
See how meetings manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meetings manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.73% | 10.90% | 5.64% | 14.18% |
| 2011 | 68.31% | 11.03% | 6.09% | 12.46% |
| 2012 | 68.03% | 10.96% | 4.90% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 67.63% | 10.78% | 5.60% | 12.55% |
| 2014 | 65.84% | 11.64% | 5.73% | 14.11% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 11.30% | 6.09% | 13.40% |
| 2016 | 66.76% | 10.14% | 5.66% | 14.52% |
| 2017 | 66.95% | 10.67% | 5.46% | 13.39% |
| 2018 | 68.32% | 8.79% | 6.29% | 13.97% |
| 2019 | 65.15% | 10.43% | 5.78% | 15.71% |
| 2020 | 62.95% | 10.24% | 4.54% | 16.07% |
| 2021 | 61.59% | 11.45% | 5.93% | 16.08% |
Meetings manager wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american meetings managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino meetings managers have the lowest average salary at $60,719.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,161 |
| White | $64,273 |
| Black or African American | $64,900 |
| Asian | $62,321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,719 |
Average meetings manager age
See how the average age of meetings managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meetings 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 |
Meetings manager age breakdown
The average age of meetings managers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the meetings manager population.
Meetings manager age breakdown
| Meetings Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Meetings manager educational attainment
The most common degree for meetings managers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of meetings managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Meetings managers by degree level
| Meetings manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Meetings manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meetings managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,948 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, meetings managers earn a median annual income of $63,895 compared to $60,155 for meetings managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,948 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,337 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,895 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,155 |
Meetings manager employment statistics
Most meetings managers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where meetings managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meetings managers work.
Meetings manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Meetings manager jobs by company type
Employees with the meetings manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most meetings managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Meetings manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 5% |
Meetings manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for meetings managers are non profits, professional and health care.
Meetings manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Meetings manager turnover and employment statistics
Meetings manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meetings managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meetings manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meetings 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 meetings manager tenure
The average meetings manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,172 meetings managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Meetings manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Meetings manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meetings 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Vice President Research | 10.00% | 78,530 |
| Proposal Specialist | 11.05% | 25,141 |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
| Meetings Manager | 15.78% | - |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Similar meetings manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Vice President Research | 10.00% | 78,530 |
| Proposal Specialist | 11.05% | 25,141 |
| Compliance Analyst | 11.64% | 26,138 |
| Fund Raiser | 19.25% | 927 |
Foreign languages spoken by meetings managers
The most common foreign language among meetings managers is Spanish at 48.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 48.6%
- French, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 8.6%
- Russian, 5.7%
- Italian, 5.7%
- Other, 11.4%
Meetings manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.6% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 8.6% |
| Russian | 5.7% |
| Italian | 5.7% |
| Other | 11.4% |
