Architectural consultant demographics and statistics in the US
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Architectural consultant demographics by:
Architectural consultant gender statistics
21.6% of architectural consultants are women and 78.4% of architectural consultants are men.
- Male, 78.4%
- Female, 21.6%
Architectural consultant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.4% |
| Female | 21.6% |
Architectural consultant gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,189
Female income
$65,030
Architectural consultant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in architectural consultant positions over time. Currently, 21.6% of architectural consultants are female.
Architectural consultant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.69% | 18.31% |
| 2011 | 81.80% | 18.20% |
| 2012 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2013 | 83.14% | 16.86% |
| 2014 | 81.12% | 18.88% |
| 2015 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2016 | 81.82% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2018 | 79.32% | 20.68% |
| 2019 | 79.40% | 20.60% |
| 2020 | 78.83% | 21.17% |
| 2021 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
Architectural consultant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Consultant | 78% | 22% |
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Architectural consultant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among architectural consultants is White, which makes up 64.9% of all architectural consultants. Comparatively, 16.4% of architectural consultants are Asian and 12.1% of architectural consultants are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.9%
- Asian, 16.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Architectural consultant race
| Architectural consultant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.9% |
| Asian | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Architectural consultant race and ethnicity over time
See how architectural consultant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Architectural consultant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.48% | 2.08% | 13.58% | 9.38% |
| 2011 | 72.55% | 2.59% | 13.78% | 9.31% |
| 2012 | 72.89% | 3.28% | 12.86% | 9.31% |
| 2013 | 74.19% | 2.90% | 12.33% | 8.85% |
| 2014 | 74.01% | 2.91% | 11.68% | 9.24% |
| 2015 | 73.43% | 2.69% | 13.04% | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 73.34% | 2.24% | 13.12% | 9.49% |
| 2017 | 68.77% | 3.08% | 14.65% | 11.33% |
| 2018 | 67.80% | 2.51% | 16.28% | 11.09% |
| 2019 | 70.59% | 2.80% | 14.20% | 10.17% |
| 2020 | 66.56% | 2.45% | 14.57% | 11.89% |
| 2021 | 64.94% | 2.33% | 16.37% | 12.08% |
Architectural consultant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian architectural consultants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino architectural consultants have the lowest average salary at $65,491.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,228 |
| White | $72,695 |
| Black or African American | $69,790 |
| Asian | $84,016 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,491 |
Average architectural consultant age
See how the average age of architectural consultants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Architectural consultant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 37 |
| White | 48 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 45.5 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
Architectural consultant age breakdown
The average age of architectural consultants is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the architectural consultant population.
Architectural consultant age breakdown
| Architectural Consultant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Architectural consultant educational attainment
The most common degree for architectural consultants is bachelor's degree, with 67% of architectural consultants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Architectural consultants by degree level
| Architectural consultant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Architectural consultant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, architectural consultants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $74,927 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, architectural consultants earn a median annual income of $73,518 compared to $73,168 for architectural consultants with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,927 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,518 |
| Doctorate Degree | $73,168 |
Architectural consultant employment statistics
Most architectural consultants work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where architectural consultants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where architectural consultants work.
Architectural consultant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Architectural consultant jobs by company type
Employees with the architectural consultant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most architectural consultants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Architectural consultant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 5% |
Architectural consultant jobs by industry
The most common industries for architectural consultants are technology, professional and construction.
Architectural consultant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Architectural consultant turnover and employment statistics
Architectural consultant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for architectural consultants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Architectural consultant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Architectural consultant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 7.46% |
| 2012 | 4.97% |
| 2013 | 4.02% |
| 2014 | 2.85% |
| 2015 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 3.09% |
| 2021 | 1.86% |
Average architectural consultant tenure
The average architectural consultant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 799 architectural consultants resumes in Zippia's database.
Architectural consultant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Architectural consultant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of architectural consultants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Electronics Technician | 3.19% | 20,958 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 97,154 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Consultant | 7.95% | 21,723 |
| Director Of Landscape Architecture And Planning | 9.38% | 21,278 |
| Geospatial Image Analyst | 10.27% | 11,122 |
| Architectural Consultant | 15.43% | - |
Similar architectural consultant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Electronics Technician | 3.19% | 20,958 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 97,154 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Consultant | 7.95% | 21,723 |
| Director Of Landscape Architecture And Planning | 9.38% | 21,278 |
| Geospatial Image Analyst | 10.27% | 11,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by architectural consultants
The most common foreign language among architectural consultants is Spanish at 28.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 16.0% and French is the third-most popular at 14.0%.
- Spanish, 28.0%
- Italian, 16.0%
- French, 14.0%
- German, 6.0%
- Mandarin, 6.0%
- Other, 30.0%
Architectural consultant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.0% |
| Italian | 16.0% |
| French | 14.0% |
| German | 6.0% |
| Mandarin | 6.0% |
| Other | 30.0% |
