Wedding coordinator demographics and statistics in the US
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Wedding coordinator demographics by:
Wedding coordinator gender statistics
91.0% of wedding coordinators are women and 9.0% of wedding coordinators are men.
- Female, 91.0%
- Male, 9.0%
Wedding coordinator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.0% |
| Male | 9.0% |
Wedding coordinator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,858
Female income
$39,222
Wedding coordinator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wedding coordinator positions over time. Currently, 91.0% of wedding coordinators are female.
Wedding coordinator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.82% | 92.18% |
| 2011 | 8.82% | 91.18% |
| 2012 | 7.93% | 92.07% |
| 2013 | 5.66% | 94.34% |
| 2014 | 9.04% | 90.96% |
| 2015 | 9.20% | 90.80% |
| 2016 | 7.96% | 92.04% |
| 2017 | 8.00% | 92.00% |
| 2018 | 8.19% | 91.81% |
| 2019 | 7.60% | 92.40% |
| 2020 | 7.86% | 92.14% |
| 2021 | 9.01% | 90.99% |
Wedding coordinator related jobs gender ratio
We compared wedding coordinators 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% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Wedding coordinator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wedding coordinators is White, which makes up 61.7% of all wedding coordinators. Comparatively, 17.3% of wedding coordinators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of wedding coordinators are Black or African American.
- White, 61.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Wedding coordinator race
| Wedding coordinator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Wedding coordinator race and ethnicity over time
See how wedding coordinator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wedding coordinator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.88% | 9.33% | 5.82% | 15.40% |
| 2011 | 68.46% | 9.45% | 6.27% | 13.68% |
| 2012 | 68.17% | 9.39% | 5.08% | 15.12% |
| 2013 | 67.78% | 9.20% | 5.78% | 13.77% |
| 2014 | 65.98% | 10.06% | 5.91% | 15.33% |
| 2015 | 66.63% | 9.72% | 6.27% | 14.62% |
| 2016 | 66.90% | 8.56% | 5.84% | 15.74% |
| 2017 | 67.09% | 9.09% | 5.64% | 14.61% |
| 2018 | 68.46% | 7.22% | 6.47% | 15.19% |
| 2019 | 65.29% | 8.85% | 5.95% | 16.93% |
| 2020 | 63.10% | 8.66% | 4.72% | 17.29% |
| 2021 | 61.73% | 9.87% | 6.11% | 17.30% |
Wedding coordinator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american wedding coordinators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wedding coordinators have the lowest average salary at $37,897.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,117 |
| White | $39,658 |
| Black or African American | $39,967 |
| Asian | $38,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,897 |
Average wedding coordinator age
See how the average age of wedding coordinators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wedding coordinator 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 |
Wedding coordinator age breakdown
The average age of wedding coordinators is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the wedding coordinator population.
Wedding coordinator age breakdown
| Wedding Coordinator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Wedding coordinator educational attainment
The most common degree for wedding coordinators is bachelor's degree, with 67% of wedding coordinators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Wedding coordinators by degree level
| Wedding coordinator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Wedding coordinator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wedding coordinators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,498 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wedding coordinators earn a median annual income of $39,472 compared to $37,615 for wedding coordinators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,498 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,201 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,472 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,615 |
Wedding coordinator employment statistics
Most wedding coordinators work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where wedding coordinators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wedding coordinators work.
Wedding coordinator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Wedding coordinator jobs by company type
Employees with the wedding coordinator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wedding coordinators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wedding coordinator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 1% |
Wedding coordinator jobs by industry
The most common industries for wedding coordinators are hospitality, non profits and education.
Wedding coordinator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 27% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Education | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Wedding coordinator turnover and employment statistics
Wedding coordinator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wedding coordinators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wedding coordinator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wedding coordinator 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 wedding coordinator tenure
The average wedding coordinator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,922 wedding coordinators resumes in Zippia's database.
Wedding coordinator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Wedding coordinator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wedding coordinators 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 |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Marketing And Research Associate | 10.00% | 116,758 |
| Operations Associate | 11.05% | 70,275 |
| License Inspector | 11.64% | 16,646 |
| Wedding Coordinator | 15.78% | - |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar wedding coordinator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost Estimator | 4.41% | 48,835 |
| Lead Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 25,057 |
| Marketing And Research Associate | 10.00% | 116,758 |
| Operations Associate | 11.05% | 70,275 |
| License Inspector | 11.64% | 16,646 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by wedding coordinators
The most common foreign language among wedding coordinators is Spanish at 47.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 47.2%
- French, 12.5%
- Japanese, 9.7%
- German, 6.9%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Other, 19.5%
Wedding coordinator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.2% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 9.7% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Other | 19.5% |
