Wedding planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Wedding planner demographics by:
Wedding planner gender statistics
89.5% of wedding planners are women and 10.5% of wedding planners are men.
- Female, 89.5%
- Male, 10.5%
Wedding planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.5% |
| Male | 10.5% |
Wedding planner gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,949
Female income
$45,556
Wedding planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wedding planner positions over time. Currently, 89.5% of wedding planners are female.
Wedding planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% | 90.89% |
| 2011 | 10.26% | 89.74% |
| 2012 | 9.24% | 90.76% |
| 2013 | 6.63% | 93.37% |
| 2014 | 10.51% | 89.49% |
| 2015 | 10.70% | 89.30% |
| 2016 | 9.27% | 90.73% |
| 2017 | 9.31% | 90.69% |
| 2018 | 9.54% | 90.46% |
| 2019 | 8.86% | 91.14% |
| 2020 | 9.15% | 90.85% |
| 2021 | 10.48% | 89.52% |
Wedding planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared wedding 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% |
| Wedding Planner | 10% | 90% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Wedding planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wedding planners is White, which makes up 62.1% of all wedding planners. Comparatively, 16.5% of wedding planners are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of wedding planners are Black or African American.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.5%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Wedding planner race
| Wedding planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Wedding planner race and ethnicity over time
See how wedding planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wedding planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.25% | 9.91% | 5.65% | 14.64% |
| 2011 | 68.83% | 10.03% | 6.10% | 12.93% |
| 2012 | 68.55% | 9.97% | 4.91% | 14.36% |
| 2013 | 68.15% | 9.79% | 5.61% | 13.02% |
| 2014 | 66.36% | 10.64% | 5.74% | 14.58% |
| 2015 | 67.00% | 10.30% | 6.10% | 13.87% |
| 2016 | 67.27% | 9.14% | 5.67% | 14.98% |
| 2017 | 67.46% | 9.67% | 5.47% | 13.86% |
| 2018 | 68.83% | 7.80% | 6.30% | 14.44% |
| 2019 | 65.67% | 9.44% | 5.78% | 16.18% |
| 2020 | 63.47% | 9.25% | 4.55% | 16.54% |
| 2021 | 62.11% | 10.46% | 5.94% | 16.54% |
Wedding planner wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american wedding planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino wedding planners have the lowest average salary at $43,361.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,723 |
| White | $46,285 |
| Black or African American | $46,804 |
| Asian | $44,676 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,361 |
Average wedding planner age
See how the average age of wedding planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wedding 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 |
Wedding planner age breakdown
The average age of wedding planners is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the wedding planner population.
Wedding planner age breakdown
| Wedding Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Wedding planner educational attainment
The most common degree for wedding planners is bachelor's degree, with 71% of wedding planners 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, 71%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Wedding planners by degree level
| Wedding planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Wedding planner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wedding planners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,017 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, wedding planners earn a median annual income of $45,973 compared to $42,899 for wedding planners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,017 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,601 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,973 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,899 |
Wedding planner employment statistics
Most wedding planners work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where wedding planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wedding planners work.
Wedding planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Wedding planner jobs by company type
Employees with the wedding planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wedding planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wedding planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 4% |
Wedding planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for wedding planners are hospitality, retail and media.
Wedding planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 21% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Media | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Wedding planner turnover and employment statistics
Wedding planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wedding planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wedding planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wedding 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 wedding planner tenure
The average wedding planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,047 wedding planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Wedding planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Wedding planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wedding 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Production Analyst | 10.00% | 75,978 |
| Contract Negotiator | 11.05% | 10,831 |
| License Examiner | 11.64% | 2,163 |
| Wedding Planner | 15.78% | - |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Similar wedding planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Designer/Estimator | 4.41% | 55,071 |
| Automated Logistics Specialist | 8.65% | 18,235 |
| Production Analyst | 10.00% | 75,978 |
| Contract Negotiator | 11.05% | 10,831 |
| License Examiner | 11.64% | 2,163 |
| Fundraising Officer | 19.25% | 55,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by wedding planners
The most common foreign language among wedding planners is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 8.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Japanese, 6.9%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Ukrainian, 4.2%
- Other, 32.0%
Wedding planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Ukrainian | 4.2% |
| Other | 32.0% |
