Press Release
For Immediate Release
November 22, 2010
Contact: Kris Williams, CAE
972.538.1006
www.iavm.org
2010 Venue Salary
Survey
International Association of Venue Managers Release Data
Coppell, Texas (November 22,
2010) – According to the International Association of Venue Managers’
(IAVM, formerly the International Association of Assembly Managers) 2010
Salary Survey, convention center and complex executives earn the highest
salaries in venue management.
The survey results indicate that the chief executive in a convention
center earns $131,305; a complex chief executive, an average of
$129,013; performing arts center chief executive, $120,448; and in an
arena, the chief executive earns an average of $107,896. Those in larger
markets or venues earn larger paychecks
“This salary report is an important measure of the venue management
industry and will help our members understand their value in today’s
economy. This has been a true collaborative effort and I thank our
participating members for providing the information that will benefit
our entire industry.” said John Siehl, CFE, IAVM Chairman of the Board.
The salary survey only included salary data for full-time staff in the
top three levels of a venue management; fringe benefits and perks were
not included. The 2010 IAVM Salary Survey was created using an
internet-based format. Survey forms were distributed from February 24
through March 10, 2010 to 1,043 IAVM primary members to avoid
duplication of venues.
Dana Glazier, CAE, IAVM Director of Research and Knowledge Management,
said, “The survey reports show the salary range, average and median for
each position by venue type. In order to create the most useful report,
the data is also presented in various categories: venue size, venue
market, gender, ownership and management when there was enough data to
be statistically significant.”
The 2010 IAVM Salary Survey is available for pre-order for printed
copies at www.IAVM.org. Members may preorder the print version at a 20
percent discount. Members of the media may contact Kris Williams, at
kris.williams@IAVM.org or 972.538.1006 for more details.
The following data are excerpted from the survey results. However, the
data does not take into account the number of years of experience,
education or geographic location.
Senior Executive Salaries (without benefits) from the 2010 IAVM Venue Salary Survey
|
|
|
Average |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Median |
Number of Respondents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convention Center |
|
$131,306 |
$47,500 |
$321,428 |
$121,750 |
62 |
|
Complex |
|
$129,013 |
$70,000 |
$350,000 |
$120,000 |
49 |
|
Performing Arts Center |
|
$120,448 |
$40,000 |
$315,000 |
$105,191 |
48 |
|
Arena |
|
$107,896 |
$48,300 |
$323,529 |
$92,700 |
66 |
In Performing Arts Centers, the Public Relations department head was
compensated more than in the other types of venues.
Public Relations Department Head Salaries from the 2010 IAVM Venue Salary Survey
|
|
|
Average |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Median |
Number of Respondents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convention Center |
|
$64,968 |
$17,670 |
$107,143 |
$66,400 |
10 |
|
Complex |
|
$51,258 |
$35,000 |
$78,000 |
$46,375 |
6 |
|
Performing Arts Center |
|
$92,466 |
$50,000 |
$130,000 |
$94,231 |
10 |
*response rate for arenas was too low to include data on a Public Relations head
Sales and Marketing department heads were compensated higher in
Convention Centers than the other sectors.
Sales and Marketing Department Head Salaries
from the
2010 IAVM Venue Salary Survey
|
|
|
Average |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Median |
Number of Respondents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convention Center |
|
$81,298 |
$35,000 |
$165,137 |
$79,987 |
51 |
|
Complex |
|
$65,133 |
$40,000 |
$208,843 |
$66,300 |
30 |
|
Performing Arts Center |
|
$68,170 |
$30,000 |
$152,500 |
$60,869 |
22 |
|
Arena |
|
$60,849 |
$24,000 |
$130,000 |
$55,000 |
33 |
Director of Events was similar across the sectors.
Events Department Head Salaries from the 2010 IAVM Venue Salary Survey
|
|
|
Average |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Median |
Number of Respondents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convention Center |
|
$61,401 |
$18,102 |
$128,440 |
$60,200 |
52 |
|
Complex |
|
$58,277 |
$31,373 |
$107,843 |
$56,690 |
40 |
|
Performing Arts Center |
|
$59,880 |
$22,500 |
$118,000 |
$50,000 |
33 |
|
Arena |
|
$58,249 |
$30,000 |
$150,943 |
$50,000 |
51 |
The difference in male and female average salary is near the 75 - 80
percent difference noted by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The
sample of females is low and is provided as a point of interest and not
a scientifically sound relationship.
Senior Executive Salaries by Gender
(without
benefits) from the 2010 IAVM Venue Salary Survey
|
|
|
Average |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Median |
Number of Respondents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convention Center |
M |
$137,542 |
$47,500 |
$321,429 |
$124,500 |
52 |
|
Convention Center |
F |
$98,876 |
$67,000 |
$170,560 |
$83,350 |
10 |
|
Complex |
M |
$128,022 |
$70,000 |
$350,000 |
$120,000 |
41 |
|
Complex |
F |
$138,825 |
$85,000 |
$200,000 |
$126,155 |
7 |
|
Performing Arts Center |
M |
$126,963 |
$40,000 |
$315,000 |
$117,000 |
35 |
|
Performing Arts Center |
F |
$102,907 |
$50,000 |
$205,000 |
$85,000 |
13 |
|
Arena |
M |
$110,834 |
$50,000 |
$323,529 |
$94,000 |
59 |
|
Arena |
F |
$83,129 |
$48,300 |
$117,000 |
$80,000 |
7 |
The International Association of Assembly Managers is the world's
largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the
management of public assembly venues. Members of the association manage
public assembly venues such as amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums,
convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, stadiums and
university complexes; or provide products, services or attractions to
support the industry. IAAM has more than 3,600 members worldwide. More
information is available at www.iaam.org.
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