Party Planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Party Planner demographics by:
Party Planner gender statistics
79.6% of party planners are women and 20.4% of party planners are men.
- Female, 79.6%
- Male, 20.4%
Party Planner gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.6% |
| Male | 20.4% |
Party Planner gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$37,649
Female Income
$38,002
Party Planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in party planner positions over time. Currently, 79.6% of party planners are female.
Party Planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.97% | 82.03% |
| 2011 | 19.99% | 80.01% |
| 2012 | 18.20% | 81.80% |
| 2013 | 13.43% | 86.57% |
| 2014 | 20.44% | 79.56% |
| 2015 | 20.75% | 79.25% |
| 2016 | 18.26% | 81.74% |
| 2017 | 18.33% | 81.67% |
| 2018 | 18.73% | 81.27% |
| 2019 | 17.53% | 82.47% |
| 2020 | 18.05% | 81.95% |
| 2021 | 20.38% | 79.62% |
Party Planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared party 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% |
| Party Planner | 20% | 80% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Party Planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among party planners is White, which makes up 61.9% of all party planners. Comparatively, 16.2% of party planners are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of party planners are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 11.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Party Planner Race
| Party Planner Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Party Planner race and ethnicity over time
See how party planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Party Planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.03% | 10.68% | 5.46% | 14.29% |
| 2011 | 68.61% | 10.80% | 5.91% | 12.58% |
| 2012 | 68.33% | 10.74% | 4.73% | 14.01% |
| 2013 | 67.93% | 10.56% | 5.42% | 12.67% |
| 2014 | 66.14% | 11.41% | 5.56% | 14.23% |
| 2015 | 66.79% | 11.07% | 5.91% | 13.51% |
| 2016 | 67.05% | 9.92% | 5.48% | 14.63% |
| 2017 | 67.25% | 10.45% | 5.28% | 13.51% |
| 2018 | 68.61% | 8.57% | 6.11% | 14.09% |
| 2019 | 65.45% | 10.21% | 5.60% | 15.83% |
| 2020 | 63.25% | 10.02% | 4.36% | 16.19% |
| 2021 | 61.89% | 11.23% | 5.75% | 16.19% |
Party Planner wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american party planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino party planners have the lowest average salary at $36,715.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,929 |
| White | $38,426 |
| Black or African American | $38,726 |
| Asian | $37,489 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,715 |
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Average party planner age
See how the average age of party planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Party 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 |
Party Planner age breakdown
The average age of party planners is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the party planner population.
Party Planner age breakdown
| Party Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Party Planner educational attainment
The most common degree for party planners is bachelor's degree, with 45% of party planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Party Planners by degree level
| Party Planner Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Party Planner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, party planners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,271 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, party planners earn a median annual income of $38,245 compared to $36,442 for party planners with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,271 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,068 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,245 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,442 |
Party Planner employment statistics
Most party planners work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where party planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where party planners work.
Party Planner jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Party Planner jobs by company type
Employees with the party planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most party planners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Party Planner jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 81% |
Party Planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for party planners are hospitality, retail and media.
Party Planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 25% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Media | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Party Planner turnover and employment statistics
Party Planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for party planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Party Planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Party 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 party planner tenure
The average party planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,330 party planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Party Planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Party Planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of party 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 28,538 |
| Development Research Analyst | 10.00% | 105,962 |
| Business Operations Associate | 11.05% | 118,061 |
| Environmental Protection Officer | 11.64% | 78,970 |
| Party Planner | 15.78% | - |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Similar party planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 28,538 |
| Development Research Analyst | 10.00% | 105,962 |
| Business Operations Associate | 11.05% | 118,061 |
| Environmental Protection Officer | 11.64% | 78,970 |
| Donor Relations Officer | 19.25% | 66,923 |
Foreign languages spoken by party planners
The most common foreign language among party planners is Spanish at 83.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 4.3% and German is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 83.0%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- French, 2.1%
- Dutch, 2.1%
- Other, 4.2%
Party Planner languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| French | 2.1% |
| Dutch | 2.1% |
| Other | 4.2% |
