Software applications architect demographics and statistics in the US
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Software applications architect demographics by:
Software applications architect gender statistics
2.0% of software applications architects are women and 98.0% of software applications architects are men.
- Male, 98.0%
- Female, 2.0%
Software applications architect gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.0% |
| Female | 2.0% |
Software applications architect gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$114,726
Female income
$107,742
Software applications architect gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software applications architect positions over time. Currently, 2.0% of software applications architects are female.
Software applications architect gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2011 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 97.85% | 2.15% |
| 2013 | 97.84% | 2.16% |
| 2014 | 97.97% | 2.03% |
| 2015 | 97.94% | 2.06% |
| 2016 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2017 | 98.06% | 1.94% |
| 2018 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 98.03% | 1.97% |
| 2021 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
Software applications architect related jobs gender ratio
We compared software applications architects 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software applications architect demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software applications architects is White, which makes up 52.1% of all software applications architects. Comparatively, 29.7% of software applications architects are Asian and 8.4% of software applications architects are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 52.1%
- Asian, 29.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Software applications architect race
| Software applications architect race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.1% |
| Asian | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Software applications architect race and ethnicity over time
See how software applications architect racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software applications architect race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.21% | 5.75% | 25.51% | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 60.68% | 5.98% | 25.02% | 5.69% |
| 2012 | 59.59% | 5.52% | 26.39% | 6.13% |
| 2013 | 59.98% | 5.04% | 26.21% | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 58.86% | 5.56% | 26.86% | 6.07% |
| 2015 | 58.03% | 5.36% | 26.98% | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 57.53% | 5.35% | 27.69% | 6.65% |
| 2017 | 56.11% | 5.23% | 28.25% | 7.01% |
| 2018 | 56.76% | 5.08% | 27.47% | 7.63% |
| 2019 | 55.92% | 5.18% | 28.66% | 7.25% |
| 2020 | 54.13% | 4.92% | 28.42% | 8.06% |
| 2021 | 52.11% | 4.67% | 29.73% | 8.45% |
Software applications architect wage gap by race
According to our data, asian software applications architects have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american software applications architects have the lowest average salary at $110,590.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $115,522 |
| White | $115,174 |
| Black or African American | $110,590 |
| Asian | $120,484 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $112,109 |
Average software applications architect age
See how the average age of software applications architects varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software applications architect age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Software applications architect age breakdown
The average age of software applications architects is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the software applications architect population.
Software applications architect age breakdown
| Software Applications Architect Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Software applications architect educational attainment
The most common degree for software applications architects is bachelor's degree, with 77% of software applications architects earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
Software applications architects by degree level
| Software applications architect degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Software applications architect wage gap by degree level
According to the data, software applications architects with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $134,249 annually. With a Master's degree, software applications architects earn a median annual income of $124,701 compared to $115,214 for software applications architects with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $124,701 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $115,214 |
| Doctorate Degree | $134,249 |
Software applications architect employment statistics
Company size where software applications architects work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software applications architects work.
Software applications architect jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Software applications architect jobs by industry
The most common industries for software applications architects are technology, finance and professional.
Software applications architect industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Software applications architect turnover and employment statistics
Software applications architect unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software applications architects between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software applications architect unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software applications architect unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average software applications architect tenure
The average software applications architect stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 software applications architects resumes in Zippia's database.
Software applications architect tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Software applications architect LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software applications 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 31,641 |
| Senior Program Consulting | 8.42% | 77,790 |
| Software Applications Architect | 8.46% | - |
| Information Systems Security Officer | 8.59% | 202,299 |
| Trainee | 9.03% | 51,490 |
| Senior Configuration Manager | 10.54% | 19,230 |
| Software Support Representative | 10.88% | 85,572 |
Similar software applications architect jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Communications Analyst | 7.31% | 31,641 |
| Senior Program Consulting | 8.42% | 77,790 |
| Information Systems Security Officer | 8.59% | 202,299 |
| Trainee | 9.03% | 51,490 |
| Senior Configuration Manager | 10.54% | 19,230 |
| Software Support Representative | 10.88% | 85,572 |
