Venue manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Venue manager gender statistics
46.6% of venue managers are women and 53.4% of venue managers are men.
- Male, 53.4%
- Female, 46.6%
Venue manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.4% |
| Female | 46.6% |
Venue manager gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,975
Female income
$37,595
Venue manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in venue manager positions over time. Currently, 46.6% of venue managers are female.
Venue manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.51% | 40.49% |
| 2011 | 58.80% | 41.20% |
| 2012 | 57.94% | 42.06% |
| 2013 | 58.50% | 41.50% |
| 2014 | 60.42% | 39.58% |
| 2015 | 59.06% | 40.94% |
| 2016 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
| 2017 | 57.24% | 42.76% |
| 2018 | 57.16% | 42.84% |
| 2019 | 55.09% | 44.91% |
| 2020 | 55.21% | 44.79% |
| 2021 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
Venue manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared venue managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Venue Manager | 53% | 47% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Venue manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among venue managers is White, which makes up 67.0% of all venue managers. Comparatively, 15.5% of venue managers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of venue managers are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Venue manager race
| Venue manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Venue manager race and ethnicity over time
See how venue manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Venue manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.71% | 6.37% | 5.32% | 11.29% |
| 2011 | 74.55% | 6.53% | 5.35% | 11.01% |
| 2012 | 74.20% | 6.10% | 5.48% | 12.09% |
| 2013 | 74.71% | 5.92% | 5.53% | 11.45% |
| 2014 | 73.60% | 5.89% | 5.42% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 73.62% | 5.95% | 5.36% | 12.72% |
| 2016 | 71.29% | 6.46% | 5.81% | 13.94% |
| 2017 | 72.64% | 5.94% | 5.55% | 13.44% |
| 2018 | 72.21% | 5.72% | 6.13% | 13.30% |
| 2019 | 70.82% | 5.99% | 6.17% | 14.38% |
| 2020 | 69.07% | 6.03% | 5.81% | 14.27% |
| 2021 | 67.01% | 6.26% | 6.44% | 15.47% |
Venue manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian venue managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american venue managers have the lowest average salary at $39,537.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,486 |
| White | $41,722 |
| Black or African American | $39,537 |
| Asian | $42,258 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,928 |
Average venue manager age
See how the average age of venue managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Venue manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Venue manager age breakdown
The average age of venue managers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the venue manager population.
Venue manager age breakdown
| Venue Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Venue manager educational attainment
The most common degree for venue managers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of venue managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 5%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Venue managers by degree level
| Venue manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Venue manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, venue managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,096 annually. With a Doctorate degree, venue managers earn a median annual income of $47,601 compared to $43,424 for venue managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,096 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,726 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,424 |
| Doctorate Degree | $47,601 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,655 |
Venue manager employment statistics
Most venue managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where venue managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where venue managers work.
Venue manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Venue manager jobs by company type
Employees with the venue manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most venue managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Venue manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 5% |
Venue manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for venue managers are hospitality, media and education.
Venue manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 20% |
| Media | 16% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Venue manager turnover and employment statistics
Venue manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for venue managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Venue manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Venue manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average venue manager tenure
The average venue manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 650 venue managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Venue manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Venue manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of venue 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Project Administrator | 8.41% | 141,253 |
| Inside Sales Manager | 9.38% | 129,882 |
| Venue Manager | 10.39% | - |
| Chief Operating Officer | 11.63% | 128,993 |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | 13.02% | 26,512 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar venue manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Coordinator | 7.93% | 25,621 |
| Project Administrator | 8.41% | 141,253 |
| Inside Sales Manager | 9.38% | 129,882 |
| Chief Operating Officer | 11.63% | 128,993 |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | 13.02% | 26,512 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by venue managers
The most common foreign language among venue managers is Spanish at 48.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.1% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
- Spanish, 48.8%
- French, 17.1%
- Italian, 9.8%
- Portuguese, 7.3%
- German, 7.3%
- Other, 9.7%
Venue manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.8% |
| French | 17.1% |
| Italian | 9.8% |
| Portuguese | 7.3% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Other | 9.7% |