Building architectural designer demographics and statistics in the US
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Building architectural designer gender statistics
17.0% of building architectural designers are women and 83.0% of building architectural designers are men.
- Male, 83.0%
- Female, 17.0%
Building architectural designer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.0% |
| Female | 17.0% |
Building architectural designer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,167
Female income
$70,448
Building architectural designer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building architectural designer positions over time. Currently, 17.0% of building architectural designers are female.
Building architectural designer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.51% | 16.49% |
| 2011 | 85.88% | 14.12% |
| 2012 | 83.70% | 16.30% |
| 2013 | 83.89% | 16.11% |
| 2014 | 81.29% | 18.71% |
| 2015 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
| 2016 | 84.65% | 15.35% |
| 2017 | 82.68% | 17.32% |
| 2018 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2019 | 83.29% | 16.71% |
| 2020 | 84.13% | 15.87% |
| 2021 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
Building architectural designer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Building Architectural Designer | 83% | 17% |
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Building architectural designer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building architectural designers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all building architectural designers. Comparatively, 11.7% of building architectural designers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of building 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%
Building architectural designer race
| Building 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% |
Building architectural designer race and ethnicity over time
See how building architectural designer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building 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% |
Building architectural designer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american building architectural designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White building architectural designers have the lowest average salary at $69,246.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,059 |
| White | $69,246 |
| Black or African American | $78,637 |
| Asian | $76,244 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $71,075 |
Average building architectural designer age
See how the average age of building architectural designers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building 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 |
Building architectural designer age breakdown
The average age of building architectural designers is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the building architectural designer population.
Building architectural designer age breakdown
| Building Architectural Designer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Building architectural designer educational attainment
The most common degree for building architectural designers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of building architectural designers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Building architectural designers by degree level
| Building architectural designer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Building architectural designer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building architectural designers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $72,991 annually. With a Associate degree, building architectural designers earn a median annual income of $70,960 compared to $69,568 for building architectural designers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,568 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,991 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,960 |
Building architectural designer employment statistics
Most building architectural designers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where building architectural designers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building architectural designers work.
Building architectural designer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Building architectural designer jobs by company type
Employees with the building architectural designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most building architectural designers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Building architectural designer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Building architectural designer jobs by industry
The most common industries for building architectural designers are professional, construction and manufacturing.
Building architectural designer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Building architectural designer turnover and employment statistics
Building architectural designer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building architectural designers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building architectural designer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building 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 building architectural designer tenure
The average building architectural designer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 566 building architectural designers resumes in Zippia's database.
Building architectural designer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Building architectural designer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Map Technician | 4.94% | 31,550 |
| Machine Design Checker | 5.61% | 72,963 |
| Building Architectural Designer | 5.82% | - |
| Robotics Mechanic | 6.29% | 33,611 |
| Digital Technician | 8.40% | 54,243 |
Similar building architectural designer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Map Technician | 4.94% | 31,550 |
| Machine Design Checker | 5.61% | 72,963 |
| Robotics Mechanic | 6.29% | 33,611 |
| Digital Technician | 8.40% | 54,243 |
Foreign languages spoken by building architectural designers
The most common foreign language among building architectural designers is Spanish at 37.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 37.1%
- French, 17.1%
- Chinese, 8.6%
- Japanese, 8.6%
- Mandarin, 8.6%
- Other, 20.0%
Building architectural designer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.1% |
| French | 17.1% |
| Chinese | 8.6% |
| Japanese | 8.6% |
| Mandarin | 8.6% |
| Other | 20.0% |
