Architectural drafter demographics and statistics in the US
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Architectural drafter gender statistics
32.0% of architectural drafters are women and 68.0% of architectural drafters are men.
- Male, 68.0%
- Female, 32.0%
Architectural drafter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.0% |
| Female | 32.0% |
Architectural drafter gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,674
Female income
$51,916
Architectural drafter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in architectural drafter positions over time. Currently, 32.0% of architectural drafters are female.
Architectural drafter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.79% | 31.21% |
| 2011 | 72.59% | 27.41% |
| 2012 | 69.09% | 30.91% |
| 2013 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2014 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2015 | 71.45% | 28.55% |
| 2016 | 70.59% | 29.41% |
| 2017 | 67.52% | 32.48% |
| 2018 | 67.71% | 32.29% |
| 2019 | 68.46% | 31.54% |
| 2020 | 69.77% | 30.23% |
| 2021 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
Architectural drafter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Drafter | 68% | 32% |
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Architectural drafter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among architectural drafters is White, which makes up 72.3% of all architectural drafters. Comparatively, 11.7% of architectural drafters are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of architectural drafters 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 drafter race
| Architectural drafter 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 drafter race and ethnicity over time
See how architectural drafter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Architectural drafter 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 drafter wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american architectural drafters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White architectural drafters have the lowest average salary at $51,137.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,312 |
| White | $51,137 |
| Black or African American | $57,188 |
| Asian | $55,654 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,322 |
Average architectural drafter age
See how the average age of architectural drafters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Architectural drafter 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 drafter age breakdown
The average age of architectural drafters is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the architectural drafter population.
Architectural drafter age breakdown
| Architectural Drafter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Architectural drafter educational attainment
The most common degree for architectural drafters is associate degree, with 45% of architectural drafters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 41% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Architectural drafters by degree level
| Architectural drafter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Architectural drafter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, architectural drafters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $53,561 annually. With a Associate degree, architectural drafters earn a median annual income of $52,248 compared to $51,346 for architectural drafters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,346 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,561 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,248 |
Architectural drafter employment statistics
Most architectural drafters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where architectural drafters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where architectural drafters work.
Architectural drafter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Architectural drafter jobs by company type
Employees with the architectural drafter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most architectural drafters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Architectural drafter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 3% |
Architectural drafter jobs by industry
The most common industries for architectural drafters are professional, construction and retail.
Architectural drafter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 39% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Media | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Architectural drafter turnover and employment statistics
Architectural drafter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for architectural drafters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Architectural drafter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Architectural drafter 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 drafter tenure
The average architectural drafter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,824 architectural drafters resumes in Zippia's database.
Architectural drafter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Architectural drafter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of architectural drafters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chainman | 4.94% | 374 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Architectural Drafter | 5.82% | - |
| Automation Control Technician | 6.29% | 64,119 |
| Junior Electronic Technician | 8.40% | 26,318 |
Similar architectural drafter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chainman | 4.94% | 374 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Automation Control Technician | 6.29% | 64,119 |
| Junior Electronic Technician | 8.40% | 26,318 |
Foreign languages spoken by architectural drafters
The most common foreign language among architectural drafters is Spanish at 65.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and German is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 65.8%
- French, 10.5%
- German, 3.9%
- Turkish, 2.6%
- Mandarin, 2.6%
- Other, 14.6%
Architectural drafter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.8% |
| French | 10.5% |
| German | 3.9% |
| Turkish | 2.6% |
| Mandarin | 2.6% |
| Other | 14.6% |
