Architectural engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Architectural engineer gender statistics
19.3% of architectural engineers are women and 80.7% of architectural engineers are men.
- Male, 80.7%
- Female, 19.3%
Architectural engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.7% |
| Female | 19.3% |
Architectural engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$95,740
Female income
$92,133
Architectural engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in architectural engineer positions over time. Currently, 19.3% of architectural engineers are female.
Architectural engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2011 | 86.16% | 13.84% |
| 2012 | 87.54% | 12.46% |
| 2013 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2014 | 85.26% | 14.74% |
| 2015 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 85.74% | 14.26% |
| 2017 | 83.52% | 16.48% |
| 2018 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2019 | 83.07% | 16.93% |
| 2020 | 81.75% | 18.25% |
| 2021 | 80.73% | 19.27% |
Architectural engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared architectural engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Architectural Engineer | 81% | 19% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Architectural engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among architectural engineers is White, which makes up 65.2% of all architectural engineers. Comparatively, 15.1% of architectural engineers are Asian and 11.0% of architectural engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.2%
- Asian, 15.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Architectural engineer race
| Architectural engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Asian | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Architectural engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how architectural engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Architectural engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.80% | 4.61% | 13.34% | 8.07% |
| 2011 | 73.48% | 3.49% | 12.53% | 7.87% |
| 2012 | 71.41% | 4.43% | 12.90% | 8.66% |
| 2013 | 72.49% | 3.92% | 12.82% | 8.43% |
| 2014 | 71.75% | 4.30% | 13.35% | 8.11% |
| 2015 | 72.04% | 3.39% | 13.41% | 8.63% |
| 2016 | 70.47% | 3.54% | 13.99% | 9.50% |
| 2017 | 70.75% | 4.15% | 13.73% | 9.05% |
| 2018 | 70.93% | 4.04% | 12.82% | 9.88% |
| 2019 | 69.42% | 4.28% | 13.83% | 9.90% |
| 2020 | 67.02% | 3.61% | 13.75% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 65.21% | 3.75% | 15.10% | 11.02% |
Architectural engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian architectural engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american architectural engineers have the lowest average salary at $90,022.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,887 |
| White | $97,309 |
| Black or African American | $90,022 |
| Asian | $99,335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,437 |
Average architectural engineer age
See how the average age of architectural engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Architectural engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Architectural engineer age breakdown
The average age of architectural engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the architectural engineer population.
Architectural engineer age breakdown
| Architectural Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Architectural engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for architectural engineers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of architectural engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 12%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Architectural engineers by degree level
| Architectural engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Architectural engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, architectural engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $117,416 annually. With a Doctorate degree, architectural engineers earn a median annual income of $116,377 compared to $103,318 for architectural engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $117,416 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,318 |
| Doctorate Degree | $116,377 |
Architectural engineer employment statistics
Most architectural engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where architectural engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where architectural engineers work.
Architectural engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Architectural engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the architectural engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most architectural engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Architectural engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 37% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 3% |
Architectural engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for architectural engineers are technology, professional and education.
Architectural engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Architectural engineer turnover and employment statistics
Architectural engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for architectural engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Architectural engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Architectural engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average architectural engineer tenure
The average architectural engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 575 architectural engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Architectural engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Architectural engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of architectural engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Safety Manager | 3.67% | 111,653 |
| Architectural Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Nuclear Fuels Reclamation Engineer | 5.25% | 3,408 |
| Control Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 133,220 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Similar architectural engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Safety Manager | 3.67% | 111,653 |
| Nuclear Fuels Reclamation Engineer | 5.25% | 3,408 |
| Control Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 133,220 |
| Stress Engineer | 7.54% | 36,117 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Foreign languages spoken by architectural engineers
The most common foreign language among architectural engineers is Arabic at 27.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 16.7% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Arabic, 27.8%
- Spanish, 16.7%
- Swedish, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Filipino, 5.6%
- Other, 27.7%
Architectural engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 27.8% |
| Spanish | 16.7% |
| Swedish | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Filipino | 5.6% |
| Other | 27.7% |
