Building architect demographics and statistics in the US
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Building architect gender statistics
14.7% of building architects are women and 85.3% of building architects are men.
- Male, 85.3%
- Female, 14.7%
Building architect gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.3% |
| Female | 14.7% |
Building architect gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,489
Female income
$79,135
Building architect gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building architect positions over time. Currently, 14.7% of building architects are female.
Building architect gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2011 | 87.75% | 12.25% |
| 2012 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2013 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
| 2014 | 87.26% | 12.74% |
| 2015 | 87.54% | 12.46% |
| 2016 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2017 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2018 | 85.95% | 14.05% |
| 2019 | 86.00% | 14.00% |
| 2020 | 85.58% | 14.42% |
| 2021 | 85.29% | 14.71% |
Building architect related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Building Architect | 85% | 15% |
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Building architect demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building architects is White, which makes up 65.2% of all building architects. Comparatively, 16.3% of building architects are Asian and 12.0% of building architects are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.2%
- Asian, 16.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Building architect race
| Building architect race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Asian | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Building architect race and ethnicity over time
See how building architect racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building architect race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.71% | 2.07% | 13.45% | 9.29% |
| 2011 | 72.77% | 2.58% | 13.66% | 9.23% |
| 2012 | 73.12% | 3.27% | 12.74% | 9.23% |
| 2013 | 74.42% | 2.88% | 12.20% | 8.76% |
| 2014 | 74.24% | 2.90% | 11.55% | 9.15% |
| 2015 | 73.66% | 2.68% | 12.91% | 9.03% |
| 2016 | 73.57% | 2.23% | 13.00% | 9.40% |
| 2017 | 69.00% | 3.06% | 14.53% | 11.24% |
| 2018 | 68.02% | 2.50% | 16.16% | 11.00% |
| 2019 | 70.82% | 2.78% | 14.08% | 10.08% |
| 2020 | 66.78% | 2.44% | 14.45% | 11.81% |
| 2021 | 65.17% | 2.32% | 16.25% | 11.99% |
Building architect wage gap by race
According to our data, asian building architects have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino building architects have the lowest average salary at $79,735.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,920 |
| White | $89,153 |
| Black or African American | $85,347 |
| Asian | $104,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,735 |
Average building architect age
See how the average age of building architects varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building architect 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 |
Building architect age breakdown
The average age of building architects is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the building architect population.
Building architect age breakdown
| Building Architect Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Building architect educational attainment
The most common degree for building architects is bachelor's degree, with 70% of building architects earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Building architects by degree level
| Building architect degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Building architect wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building architects with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,085 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, building architects earn a median annual income of $90,233 compared to $89,774 for building architects with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,085 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,233 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,774 |
Building architect employment statistics
Company size where building architects work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building architects work.
Building architect jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Building architect jobs by industry
The most common industries for building architects are manufacturing, technology and construction.
Building architect industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Technology | 16% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Construction | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Building architect turnover and employment statistics
Building architect unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building architects between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building architect unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building architect 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 building architect tenure
The average building architect stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 121 building architects resumes in Zippia's database.
Building architect tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Building architect LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building architects 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Repair Technician | 3.19% | 60,023 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 115,384 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Consultant | 7.95% | 21,723 |
| Golf Course Architect | 9.38% | 73,597 |
| Digital Cartographer | 10.27% | 16,055 |
| Building Architect | 15.43% | - |
Similar building architect jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Repair Technician | 3.19% | 60,023 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 115,384 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Consultant | 7.95% | 21,723 |
| Golf Course Architect | 9.38% | 73,597 |
| Digital Cartographer | 10.27% | 16,055 |
Foreign languages spoken by building architects
The most common foreign language among building architects is Spanish at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 25.0% and German is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
- German, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Dakota, 12.5%
- Other, 12.5%
Building architect languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |
| German | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Dakota | 12.5% |
| Other | 12.5% |