Computer architect demographics and statistics in the US
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Computer architect gender statistics
12.8% of computer architects are women and 87.2% of computer architects are men.
- Male, 87.2%
- Female, 12.8%
Computer architect gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.2% |
| Female | 12.8% |
Computer architect gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,989
Female income
$86,432
Computer architect gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in computer architect positions over time. Currently, 12.8% of computer architects are female.
Computer architect gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2011 | 89.36% | 10.64% |
| 2012 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2013 | 90.21% | 9.79% |
| 2014 | 88.93% | 11.07% |
| 2015 | 89.17% | 10.83% |
| 2016 | 89.37% | 10.63% |
| 2017 | 88.58% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2019 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2020 | 87.44% | 12.56% |
| 2021 | 87.18% | 12.82% |
Computer architect related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Architect | 87% | 13% |
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Computer architect demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among computer architects is White, which makes up 65.0% of all computer architects. Comparatively, 16.3% of computer architects are Asian and 12.0% of computer architects are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.0%
- Asian, 16.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- Black or African American, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Computer architect race
| Computer architect race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Asian | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Computer architect race and ethnicity over time
See how computer architect racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Computer architect race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.56% | 2.08% | 13.54% | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 72.63% | 2.58% | 13.74% | 9.28% |
| 2012 | 72.97% | 3.28% | 12.82% | 9.28% |
| 2013 | 74.27% | 2.89% | 12.28% | 8.82% |
| 2014 | 74.09% | 2.91% | 11.63% | 9.21% |
| 2015 | 73.51% | 2.69% | 13.00% | 9.09% |
| 2016 | 73.42% | 2.24% | 13.08% | 9.46% |
| 2017 | 68.85% | 3.07% | 14.61% | 11.30% |
| 2018 | 67.87% | 2.50% | 16.24% | 11.06% |
| 2019 | 70.67% | 2.79% | 14.16% | 10.14% |
| 2020 | 66.63% | 2.45% | 14.53% | 11.86% |
| 2021 | 65.02% | 2.33% | 16.33% | 12.05% |
Computer architect wage gap by race
According to our data, asian computer architects have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino computer architects have the lowest average salary at $86,861.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,213 |
| White | $93,445 |
| Black or African American | $90,815 |
| Asian | $103,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,861 |
Average computer architect age
See how the average age of computer architects varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Computer 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 |
Computer architect age breakdown
The average age of computer architects is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the computer architect population.
Computer architect age breakdown
| Computer Architect Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Computer architect educational attainment
The most common degree for computer architects is bachelor's degree, with 71% of computer architects earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 12% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 10%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Computer architects by degree level
| Computer architect degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Computer architect wage gap by degree level
According to the data, computer architects with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $95,445 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, computer architects earn a median annual income of $94,184 compared to $93,870 for computer architects with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $95,445 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,184 |
| Doctorate Degree | $93,870 |
Computer architect employment statistics
Most computer architects work for a public in the technology industry.
Company size where computer architects work
Below, you can see the size of companies where computer architects work.
Computer architect jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Computer architect jobs by company type
Employees with the computer architect job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most computer architects prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Computer architect jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 49% |
| Private | 47% |
Computer architect jobs by industry
The most common industries for computer architects are technology, professional and finance.
Computer architect industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Computer architect turnover and employment statistics
Computer architect unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for computer architects between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer architect unemployment rate by year
| Year | Computer 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 computer architect tenure
The average computer architect stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 90 computer architects resumes in Zippia's database.
Computer architect tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Computer architect LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of computer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Technician | 3.19% | 127,792 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 115,384 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineering Internship | 7.95% | 112,274 |
| Landscape Architecture Professor | 9.38% | 18,253 |
| Professional Surveyor | 10.27% | 45,097 |
| Computer Architect | 15.43% | - |
Similar computer architect jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Technician | 3.19% | 127,792 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 3.66% | 115,384 |
| Hardware Engineer | 7.52% | 53,213 |
| Environmental Engineering Internship | 7.95% | 112,274 |
| Landscape Architecture Professor | 9.38% | 18,253 |
| Professional Surveyor | 10.27% | 45,097 |
Foreign languages spoken by computer architects
- Carrier, 100.0%
Computer architect languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |
