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Lead architect/developer demographics and statistics in the US

Lead architect/developer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates lead architect/developer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our lead architect/developer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about lead architects/developer after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 231,085 lead architects/developer currently employed in the United States.
  • 9.0% of all lead architects/developer are women, while 91.0% are men.
  • The average lead architect/developer age is 39 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of lead architects/developer is White (52.2%), followed by Asian (29.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.4%) and Unknown (4.8%).
  • In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
  • 8% of all lead architects/developer are LGBT.
  • Lead architects/developer are 51% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Lead architect/developer demographics by:

Lead architect/developer gender statistics

9.0% of lead architects/developer are women and 91.0% of lead architects/developer are men.
  • Male, 91.0%
  • Female, 9.0%

Lead architect/developer gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male91.0%
Female9.0%

Lead architect/developer gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$116,974
female-income
Female income
$109,783

Lead architect/developer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lead architect/developer positions over time. Currently, 9.0% of lead architects/developer are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Lead architect/developer gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201089.60%10.40%
201189.48%10.52%
201290.19%9.81%
201390.14%9.86%
201490.70%9.30%
201590.55%9.45%
201691.33%8.67%
201791.07%8.93%
201891.09%8.91%
201990.95%9.05%
202090.92%9.08%
202190.98%9.02%

Lead architect/developer related jobs gender ratio

We compared lead architects/developer with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Lead Architect/Developer91%9%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Dell Certified Systems Expert
Software Applications Architect
Senior Data Center Engineer
Lead Architect/Developer
Clinic Administrator
Clinical Support Specialist
Informatics Nurse Specialist
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Lead architect/developer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among lead architects/developer is White, which makes up 52.2% of all lead architects/developer. Comparatively, 29.8% of lead architects/developer are Asian and 8.4% of lead architects/developer are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 52.2%
  • Asian, 29.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
  • Unknown, 4.8%
  • Black or African American, 4.6%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Lead architect/developer race

Lead architect/developer racePercentages
White52.2%
Asian29.8%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Unknown4.8%
Black or African American4.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Lead architect/developer race and ethnicity over time

See how lead architect/developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Lead architect/developer race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201060.34%5.67%25.58%5.89%
201160.80%5.90%25.08%5.60%
201259.71%5.44%26.46%6.04%
201360.11%4.96%26.28%5.85%
201458.98%5.48%26.93%5.98%
201558.15%5.28%27.05%6.56%
201657.66%5.27%27.76%6.56%
201756.23%5.15%28.31%6.92%
201856.88%5.01%27.54%7.53%
201956.05%5.10%28.73%7.16%
202054.25%4.84%28.49%7.97%
202152.24%4.60%29.80%8.36%

Lead architect/developer wage gap by race

$125,000
$122,000
$119,000
$116,000
$113,000
$110,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$117,795
White$117,436
Black or African American$112,715
Asian$122,907
Hispanic or Latino$114,279
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Average lead architect/developer age

See how the average age of lead architects/developer varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Lead architect/developer age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American3746
Unknown3734
Asian3837
Hispanic or Latino3634
White3940
American Indian and Alaska Native41

Lead architect/developer age breakdown

The average age of lead architects/developer is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the lead architect/developer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Lead architect/developer age breakdown

Lead Architect/Developer YearsPercentages
40+ years45%
30-40 years36%
20-30 years18%

Lead architect/developer educational attainment

The most common degree for lead architects/developer is bachelor's degree, with 69% of lead architects/developer earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 4%.
  • Bachelor's, 69%
  • Master's, 21%
  • Associate, 4%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Lead architects/developer by degree level

Lead architect/developer degreePercentages
Bachelor's69%
Master's21%
Associate4%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees4%

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Lead architect/developer wage gap by degree level

$138,000
$134,000
$130,000
$126,000
$122,000
$118,000
$114,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$127,254
Bachelor's Degree$117,477
Doctorate Degree$137,101
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Lead architect/developer employment statistics

Most lead architects/developer work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where lead architects/developer work

Below, you can see the size of companies where lead architects/developer work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Lead architect/developer jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees5%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees14%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees42%

Lead architect/developer jobs by company type

Employees with the lead architect/developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most lead architects/developer prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Lead architect/developer jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education3%
Public44%
Private51%
Government3%

Lead architect/developer jobs by industry

The most common industries for lead architects/developer are technology, finance and professional.

Fortune 500

Technology

Finance

Professional

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Lead architect/developer turnover and employment statistics

Lead architect/developer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for lead architects/developer between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lead architect/developer unemployment rate by year

YearLead architect/developer unemployment rate
20104.56%
20113.25%
20122.64%
20132.67%
20142.07%
20152.26%
20162.33%
20172.17%
20181.80%
20191.88%
20202.40%
20212.07%

Average lead architect/developer tenure

The average lead architect/developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,272 lead architects/developer resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Lead architect/developer tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year29%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years6%
11+ years8%

Lead architect/developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of lead architects/developer that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Communications Systems Engineer7.31%105,092
Data Processing Consultant8.42%104,891
Lead Architect/Developer8.46%-
Information Security Consultant8.59%113,409
Network Engineer/Analyst9.03%57,313
Information Technology Project Lead10.54%181,020
Senior Technical Associate10.88%123,605

Similar lead architect/developer jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Communications Systems Engineer7.31%105,092
Data Processing Consultant8.42%104,891
Information Security Consultant8.59%113,409
Network Engineer/Analyst9.03%57,313
Information Technology Project Lead10.54%181,020
Senior Technical Associate10.88%123,605

Foreign languages spoken by lead architects/developer

The most common foreign language among lead architects/developer is Swedish at 10.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Gujarati at 10.5% and German is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
  • Swedish, 10.5%
  • Gujarati, 10.5%
  • German, 10.5%
  • French, 10.5%
  • Hindi, 10.5%
  • Other, 47.5%

Lead architect/developer languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Swedish10.5%
Gujarati10.5%
German10.5%
French10.5%
Hindi10.5%
Other47.5%

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Lead architect/developer location demographics

Where do lead architects/developer earn the most?

Lead architects/developer earn the most in California, where the average lead architect/developer salary is $146,705. The map here shows where lead architects/developer earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Lead Architects/Developer?

By looking through more than 1,272 resumes, we found that the most popular places for lead architects/developer are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Lead Architects/Developer

Lead architect/developer jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California7,169$146,705
2Texas6,699$114,381
3Illinois3,238$106,571
4Florida3,223$110,613
5New York3,135$131,771
6Pennsylvania2,881$112,549
7Georgia2,880$113,419
8Michigan2,651$114,230
9Virginia2,651$110,471
10Ohio2,648$111,861
11North Carolina2,474$111,442
12New Jersey2,410$128,345
13Washington2,039$143,469
14Massachusetts1,984$126,194
15Maryland1,838$118,245
16Minnesota1,750$110,627
17Arizona1,735$115,260
18Colorado1,663$108,951
19Indiana1,446$109,718
20Missouri1,408$108,830
21Wisconsin1,160$106,500
22Oregon1,121$133,415
23Tennessee1,109$108,300
24Kansas957$95,862
25Connecticut824$124,156
26Nevada821$133,167
27Alabama818$105,082
28Arkansas799$99,031
29Utah788$110,647
30Nebraska751$115,714
31Kentucky750$107,268
32Oklahoma729$112,979
33South Carolina729$108,107
34District of Columbia675$121,510
35New Mexico669$107,290
36Iowa642$95,213
37Idaho580$117,545
38Louisiana536$102,279
39Montana413$120,429
40New Hampshire385$122,625
41Rhode Island366$109,937
42South Dakota294$94,464
43North Dakota292$103,379
44Maine276$121,826
45Delaware263$122,634
46West Virginia257$114,162
47Alaska251$102,998
48Mississippi246$102,203
49Hawaii193$104,272
50Vermont169$115,017
51Wyoming161$107,959

Where are lead architects/developer in high demand?

Lead architects/developer are in high demand in Boston, MA. There are currently 4 job openings for lead architects/developer here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country lead architects/developer are in the most demand.
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