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Solutions Architect demographics and statistics in the US

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

  • There are over 153,124 solutions architects currently employed in the United States.
  • 13.4% of all solutions architects are women, while 86.6% are men.
  • The average solutions architect age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of solutions architects is White (67.7%), followed by Asian (12.0%), Hispanic or Latino (8.8%) and Black or African American (6.2%).
  • In 2022, women earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 11% of all solutions architects are LGBT.
  • Solutions architects are 52% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Solutions Architect gender statistics

13.4% of solutions architects are women and 86.6% of solutions architects are men.
  • Male, 86.6%
  • Female, 13.4%

Solutions Architect gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male86.6%
Female13.4%

Solutions Architect gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$115,985
female-income
Female Income
$111,161

Solutions Architect gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in solutions architect positions over time. Currently, 13.4% of solutions architects are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Solutions Architect gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201092.45%7.55%
201191.71%8.29%
201292.34%7.66%
201392.96%7.04%
201492.26%7.74%
201592.32%7.68%
201692.95%7.05%
201792.60%7.40%
201887.69%12.31%
201986.68%13.32%
202087.15%12.85%
202186.58%13.42%

Solutions Architect related jobs gender ratio

We compared solutions 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 TitleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Solutions Architect87%13%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%

Solutions Architect demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among solutions architects is White, which makes up 67.7% of all solutions architects. Comparatively, 12.0% of solutions architects are Asian and 8.8% of solutions architects are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 67.7%
  • Asian, 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
  • Black or African American, 6.2%
  • Unknown, 4.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%

Solutions Architect Race

Solutions Architect RacePercentages
White67.7%
Asian12.0%
Hispanic or Latino8.8%
Black or African American6.2%
Unknown4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.6%

Solutions Architect race and ethnicity over time

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

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Solutions Architect race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.09%9.39%10.78%7.43%
201170.82%9.26%10.08%6.76%
201268.23%9.76%11.84%7.55%
201368.24%9.08%13.31%7.03%
201468.30%8.60%13.45%6.77%
201569.40%8.46%11.85%7.58%
201668.76%7.94%12.50%7.70%
201768.46%8.03%12.72%8.01%
201872.30%6.27%11.30%7.41%
201971.06%6.68%11.46%8.08%
202068.88%6.11%11.53%8.82%
202167.73%6.24%11.99%8.82%

Solutions Architect wage gap by race

According to our data, asian solutions architects have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american solutions architects have the lowest average salary at $112,728.
$125,000
$122,000
$119,000
$116,000
$113,000
$110,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$114,753
White$115,500
Black or African American$112,728
Asian$123,510
Hispanic or Latino$113,746

Average solutions architect age

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

Solutions Architect age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Black or African American4345
Unknown4242
Asian4241
Hispanic or Latino4141
White4444
American Indian and Alaska Native4446

Solutions Architect age breakdown

The average age of solutions architects is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the solutions architect population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Solutions Architect age breakdown

Solutions Architect YearsPercentages
40+ years62%
30-40 years29%
20-30 years9%

Solutions Architect educational attainment

The most common degree for solutions architects is bachelor's degree, with 66% of solutions architects earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 6%.
  • Bachelor's, 66%
  • Master's, 24%
  • Associate, 6%
  • Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Solutions Architects by degree level

Solutions Architect DegreePercentages
Bachelor's66%
Master's24%
Associate6%
Diploma3%
Other Degrees1%

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Solutions Architect wage gap by degree level

According to the data, solutions architects with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $133,142 annually. With a Master's degree, solutions architects earn a median annual income of $132,940 compared to $121,545 for solutions architects with an Bachelor's degree.
$136,000
$130,000
$124,000
$118,000
$112,000
$106,000
$100,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$132,940
Bachelor's Degree$121,545
Doctorate Degree$133,142
Some College/ Associate Degree$105,021

Solutions Architect employment statistics

Most solutions architects work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where solutions architects work

Below, you can see the size of companies where solutions architects work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Solutions Architect jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
1,000 - 10,000 employees29%
> 10,000 employees43%

Solutions Architect jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Solutions Architect jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education1%
Public52%
Private47%

Solutions Architect jobs by industry

The most common industries for solutions architects are technology, finance and professional.

Technology

Fortune 500

Finance

Professional

Retail

Solutions Architect turnover and employment statistics

Solutions Architect unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for solutions architects between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Solutions Architect unemployment rate by year

YearSolutions Architect Unemployment Rate
20106.08%
20114.28%
20124.87%
20133.52%
20143.32%
20153.15%
20162.86%
20172.28%
20182.52%
20192.66%
20203.94%
20213.69%

Average solutions architect tenure

The average solutions architect stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 10,619 solutions architects resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Solutions Architect tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year26%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years7%
11+ years8%

Solutions Architect LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of solutions architects that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Telecommunications Specialist7.31%29,962
Scientific Systems Analyst8.42%69,768
Contract Application Developer8.46%245,679
Certified Information Systems Security Professional8.59%234,446
WAN Systems Administrator9.03%116,935
Solutions Architect10.54%-
Lead Technical Support Specialist10.88%152,951

Similar solutions architect jobs LGBT demographics

Foreign languages spoken by solutions architects

The most common foreign language among solutions architects is Spanish at 27.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.3% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
  • Spanish, 27.1%
  • French, 9.3%
  • Carrier, 8.6%
  • German, 7.1%
  • Portuguese, 6.4%
  • Other, 41.5%

Solutions Architect languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish27.1%
French9.3%
Carrier8.6%
German7.1%
Portuguese6.4%
Other41.5%

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Solutions Architect location demographics

Where do solutions architects earn the most?

Solutions architects earn the most in California, where the average solutions architect salary is $129,807. The map here shows where solutions architects 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 Solutions Architects?

By looking through more than 10,619 resumes, we found that the most popular places for solutions architects are New York, NY and Atlanta, GA.
Number of Solutions Architects

Solutions Architect jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California5,881$129,807
2Texas3,272$105,925
3Virginia1,931$114,582
4New York1,841$116,319
5Illinois1,826$108,622
6Florida1,771$101,466
7Pennsylvania1,526$109,579
8Massachusetts1,512$110,943
9Georgia1,497$103,555
10North Carolina1,295$107,509
11New Jersey1,274$115,438
12Washington1,204$121,027
13Ohio1,047$104,590
14Maryland929$116,075
15Arizona897$114,583
16Colorado881$101,504
17Oregon865$116,397
18Minnesota783$103,253
19Michigan776$102,484
20District of Columbia705$110,718
21Utah659$103,522
22Missouri625$99,838
23Wisconsin610$100,410
24Connecticut591$110,347
25Indiana554$99,494
26Tennessee513$98,061
27Alabama336$101,531
28South Carolina327$103,277
29Arkansas297$89,410
30Rhode Island293$108,995
31Nevada291$109,231
32Kentucky289$96,747
33Kansas282$99,574
34New Hampshire236$107,673
35Iowa232$102,274
36Nebraska216$101,041
37Idaho209$104,542
38Oklahoma209$98,630
39New Mexico195$92,728
40Louisiana186$98,168
41Vermont158$101,806
42North Dakota156$102,080
43Delaware155$109,357
44Montana149$98,814
45Maine131$100,374
46West Virginia120$106,292
47Hawaii112$99,930
48Mississippi93$101,137
49South Dakota93$92,901
50Alaska77$97,864
51Wyoming69$100,855

Where are solutions architects in high demand?

Solutions architects are in high demand in Atlanta, GA. There are currently 352 job openings for solutions architects here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country solutions architects are in the most demand.
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