Architectural technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Architectural technician gender statistics
21.5% of architectural technicians are women and 78.5% of architectural technicians are men.
- Male, 78.5%
- Female, 21.5%
Architectural technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.5% |
| Female | 21.5% |
Architectural technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,663
Female income
$88,389
Architectural technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in architectural technician positions over time. Currently, 21.5% of architectural technicians are female.
Architectural technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.08% | 20.92% |
| 2011 | 81.95% | 18.05% |
| 2012 | 79.31% | 20.69% |
| 2013 | 79.53% | 20.47% |
| 2014 | 76.43% | 23.57% |
| 2015 | 81.10% | 18.90% |
| 2016 | 80.45% | 19.55% |
| 2017 | 78.09% | 21.91% |
| 2018 | 78.24% | 21.76% |
| 2019 | 78.82% | 21.18% |
| 2020 | 79.83% | 20.17% |
| 2021 | 78.45% | 21.55% |
Architectural technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technician | 78% | 22% |
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Architectural technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among architectural technicians is White, which makes up 72.3% of all architectural technicians. Comparatively, 11.7% of architectural technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of architectural technicians 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 technician race
| Architectural technician 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 technician race and ethnicity over time
See how architectural technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Architectural technician 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 technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,347 |
| White | $86,513 |
| Black or African American | $101,382 |
| Asian | $97,548 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,372 |
Average architectural technician age
See how the average age of architectural technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Architectural technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of architectural technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the architectural technician population.
Architectural technician age breakdown
| Architectural Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Architectural technician educational attainment
The most common degree for architectural technicians is bachelor's degree, with 50% of architectural technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 33%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Architectural technicians by degree level
| Architectural technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Architectural technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $87,015 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,386 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $89,191 |
Architectural technician employment statistics
Most architectural technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where architectural technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where architectural technicians work.
Architectural technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Architectural technician jobs by company type
Employees with the architectural technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most architectural technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Architectural technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 5% |
Architectural technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for architectural technicians are professional, education and technology.
Architectural technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 26% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Architectural technician turnover and employment statistics
Architectural technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for architectural technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Architectural technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Architectural technician 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 technician tenure
The average architectural technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 488 architectural technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Architectural technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Architectural technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of architectural technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaicist | 4.94% | 2 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Architectural Technician | 5.82% | - |
| Sand Technologist | 6.29% | 46,240 |
| Production Test Technician | 8.40% | 91,524 |
Similar architectural technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaicist | 4.94% | 2 |
| Gage Designer | 5.61% | 43,996 |
| Sand Technologist | 6.29% | 46,240 |
| Production Test Technician | 8.40% | 91,524 |
Foreign languages spoken by architectural technicians
The most common foreign language among architectural technicians is Spanish at 35.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Danish at 5.0% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 35.0%
- Danish, 5.0%
- Turkish, 5.0%
- Czech, 5.0%
- Albanian, 5.0%
- Other, 45.0%
Architectural technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.0% |
| Danish | 5.0% |
| Turkish | 5.0% |
| Czech | 5.0% |
| Albanian | 5.0% |
| Other | 45.0% |
