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Principal, architectural firm demographics and statistics in the US

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Principal, architectural firm gender statistics

14.2% of principals, architectural firms are women and 85.8% of principals, architectural firms are men.
  • Male, 85.8%
  • Female, 14.2%

Principal, architectural firm gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male85.8%
Female14.2%

Principal, architectural firm gender pay gap

Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$119,927
female-income
Female income
$109,723

Principal, architectural firm gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in principal, architectural firm positions over time. Currently, 14.2% of principals, architectural firms are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Principal, architectural firm gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201088.15%11.85%
201188.23%11.77%
201289.97%10.03%
201389.16%10.84%
201487.75%12.25%
201588.02%11.98%
201688.24%11.76%
201787.37%12.63%
201886.48%13.52%
201986.54%13.46%
202086.13%13.87%
202185.85%14.15%

Principal, architectural firm related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Principal, Architectural Firm86%14%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Principal, Architectural Firm
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Principal, architectural firm demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among principals, architectural firms is White, which makes up 65.1% of all principals, architectural firms. Comparatively, 16.3% of principals, architectural firms are Asian and 12.0% of principals, architectural firms are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 65.1%
  • Asian, 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
  • Unknown, 4.0%
  • Black or African American, 2.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Principal, architectural firm race

Principal, architectural firm racePercentages
White65.1%
Asian16.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.0%
Unknown4.0%
Black or African American2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Principal, architectural firm race and ethnicity over time

See how principal, architectural firm racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Principal, architectural firm race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.69%2.07%13.47%9.30%
201172.75%2.58%13.67%9.24%
201273.10%3.27%12.75%9.24%
201374.40%2.88%12.22%8.77%
201474.22%2.90%11.56%9.16%
201573.64%2.68%12.93%9.04%
201673.55%2.23%13.01%9.41%
201768.98%3.07%14.54%11.25%
201868.00%2.50%16.17%11.01%
201970.80%2.78%14.09%10.09%
202066.76%2.44%14.46%11.82%
202165.15%2.32%16.26%12.00%

Principal, architectural firm wage gap by race

According to our data, asian principals, architectural firms have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino principals, architectural firms have the lowest average salary at $110,386.
$141,000
$135,000
$129,000
$123,000
$117,000
$111,000
$105,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$117,147
White$120,643
Black or African American$116,526
Asian$136,465
Hispanic or Latino$110,386

Average principal, architectural firm age

See how the average age of principals, architectural firms varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Principal, architectural firm age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4737
White4841
Black or African American45
Asian45.537
Hispanic or Latino4143

Principal, architectural firm age breakdown

The average age of principals, architectural firms is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the principal, architectural firm population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Principal, architectural firm age breakdown

Principal, Architectural Firm YearsPercentages
40+ years64%
30-40 years29%
20-30 years8%

Principal, architectural firm educational attainment

The most common degree for principals, architectural firms is bachelor's degree, with 65% of principals, architectural firms earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 65%
  • Master's, 17%
  • Associate, 9%
  • Doctorate, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Principals, architectural firms by degree level

Principal, architectural firm degreePercentages
Bachelor's65%
Master's17%
Associate9%
Doctorate8%
Other Degrees1%

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Principal, architectural firm wage gap by degree level

According to the data, principals, architectural firms with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $123,790 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, principals, architectural firms earn a median annual income of $121,805 compared to $121,311 for principals, architectural firms with an Doctorate degree.
$125,000
$124,000
$123,000
$122,000
$121,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$123,790
Bachelor's Degree$121,805
Doctorate Degree$121,311
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Principal, architectural firm employment statistics

Company size where principals, architectural firms work

Below, you can see the size of companies where principals, architectural firms work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Principal, architectural firm jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees9%
50 - 100 employees27%
100 - 500 employees14%
500 - 1,000 employees14%
1,000 - 10,000 employees18%
> 10,000 employees18%

Principal, architectural firm turnover and employment statistics

Principal, architectural firm unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for principals, architectural firms between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Principal, architectural firm unemployment rate by year

YearPrincipal, architectural firm unemployment rate
20109.11%
20117.46%
20124.97%
20134.02%
20142.85%
20151.53%
20162.33%
20171.61%
20181.55%
20190.98%
20203.09%
20211.86%

Average principal, architectural firm tenure

The average principal, architectural firm stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 principals, architectural firms resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Principal, architectural firm tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year6%
1-2 years21%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years8%
11+ years35%

Principal, architectural firm LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of principals, architectural firms that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Cryptological Technician3.19%24,839
Senior Manufacturing Engineer3.66%97,154
Hardware Engineer7.52%53,213
Environmental Engineer7.95%24,787
Environment Friendly Landscape Designer9.38%49,340
Map Maker10.27%7,016
Principal, Architectural Firm15.43%-

Similar principal, architectural firm jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Cryptological Technician3.19%24,839
Senior Manufacturing Engineer3.66%97,154
Hardware Engineer7.52%53,213
Environmental Engineer7.95%24,787
Environment Friendly Landscape Designer9.38%49,340
Map Maker10.27%7,016

Foreign languages spoken by principals, architectural firms

The most common foreign language among principals, architectural firms is Portuguese at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
  • Portuguese, 20.0%
  • Thai, 20.0%
  • Italian, 20.0%
  • French, 20.0%
  • Spanish, 20.0%

Principal, architectural firm languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Portuguese20.0%
Thai20.0%
Italian20.0%
French20.0%
Spanish20.0%

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