Architectural designer demographics and statistics in the US
Architectural designer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates architectural designer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our architectural designer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about architectural designers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 39,554 architectural designers currently employed in the United States.
- 29.9% of all architectural designers are women, while 70.1% are men.
- The average architectural designer age is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of architectural designers is White (72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), Asian (7.0%) and Unknown (5.2%).
- Architectural designers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The professional industry is the highest-paying for architectural designers.
- 6% of all architectural designers are LGBT.
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Architectural designer demographics by:
Architectural designer gender statistics
29.9% of architectural designers are women and 70.1% of architectural designers are men.
- Male, 70.1%
- Female, 29.9%
Architectural designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.1% |
| Female | 29.9% |
Architectural designer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,385
Female income
$61,377
Architectural designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in architectural designer positions over time. Currently, 29.9% of architectural designers are female.
Architectural designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.92% | 29.08% |
| 2011 | 74.55% | 25.45% |
| 2012 | 71.21% | 28.79% |
| 2013 | 71.49% | 28.51% |
| 2014 | 67.66% | 32.34% |
| 2015 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
| 2016 | 72.64% | 27.36% |
| 2017 | 69.70% | 30.30% |
| 2018 | 69.88% | 30.12% |
| 2019 | 70.60% | 29.40% |
| 2020 | 71.86% | 28.14% |
| 2021 | 70.14% | 29.86% |
Architectural designer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Designer | 70% | 30% |
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Architectural designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among architectural designers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all architectural designers. Comparatively, 11.7% of architectural designers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of architectural designers are Asian.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Architectural designer race
| Architectural designer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Architectural designer race and ethnicity over time
See how architectural designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Architectural designer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.16% | 3.15% | 5.86% | 8.92% |
| 2011 | 80.31% | 3.39% | 5.75% | 8.53% |
| 2012 | 79.57% | 3.19% | 6.43% | 8.65% |
| 2013 | 79.59% | 3.51% | 5.88% | 9.39% |
| 2014 | 79.16% | 2.93% | 6.52% | 9.45% |
| 2015 | 79.59% | 3.49% | 5.20% | 9.30% |
| 2016 | 79.98% | 3.22% | 5.63% | 9.48% |
| 2017 | 78.28% | 3.32% | 7.03% | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 77.47% | 3.09% | 7.51% | 9.43% |
| 2019 | 77.96% | 2.92% | 7.30% | 8.91% |
| 2020 | 70.19% | 3.35% | 10.05% | 10.58% |
| 2021 | 72.33% | 3.09% | 7.02% | 11.66% |
Architectural designer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american architectural designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White architectural designers have the lowest average salary at $60,486.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,830 |
| White | $60,486 |
| Black or African American | $67,392 |
| Asian | $65,644 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,841 |
Average architectural designer age
See how the average age of architectural designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Architectural designer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42.5 | |
| White | 46 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
Architectural designer age breakdown
The average age of architectural designers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the architectural designer population.
Architectural designer age breakdown
| Architectural Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Architectural designer educational attainment
The most common degree for architectural designers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of architectural designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 15%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Architectural designers by degree level
| Architectural designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Architectural designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, architectural designers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $63,256 annually. With a Associate degree, architectural designers earn a median annual income of $61,756 compared to $60,725 for architectural designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,725 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,256 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,756 |
Architectural designer employment statistics
Company size where architectural designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where architectural designers work.
Architectural designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Architectural designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for architectural designers are professional, construction and technology.
Architectural designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 67% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Architectural designer turnover and employment statistics
Architectural designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for architectural designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Architectural designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Architectural designer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.68% |
| 2011 | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 7.75% |
| 2013 | 5.75% |
| 2014 | 5.90% |
| 2015 | 3.82% |
| 2016 | 4.05% |
| 2017 | 3.10% |
| 2018 | 3.71% |
| 2019 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 5.68% |
| 2021 | 5.31% |
Average architectural designer tenure
The average architectural designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,785 architectural designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Architectural designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Architectural designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of architectural designers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Map Compiler | 4.94% | 161 |
| Electrical Drafter | 5.61% | 30,376 |
| Architectural Designer | 5.82% | - |
| CPS Team Lead | 6.29% | 42,710 |
| Research Instrumentation Technician | 8.40% | 59,227 |
Similar architectural designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Map Compiler | 4.94% | 161 |
| Electrical Drafter | 5.61% | 30,376 |
| CPS Team Lead | 6.29% | 42,710 |
| Research Instrumentation Technician | 8.40% | 59,227 |
Foreign languages spoken by architectural designers
The most common foreign language among architectural designers is Spanish at 46.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 46.6%
- French, 8.7%
- Italian, 7.1%
- Chinese, 6.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Other, 26.6%
Architectural designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.6% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Other | 26.6% |
