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Staff architect demographics and statistics in the US

Staff architect demographics research summary. Zippia estimates staff architect demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our staff 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 staff architects after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 17,520 staff architects currently employed in the United States.
  • 22.9% of all staff architects are women, while 77.1% are men.
  • The average staff architect age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of staff architects is White (65.5%), followed by Asian (16.1%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%) and Unknown (3.9%).
  • Staff architects are most in-demand in Phoenix, AZ.
  • The technology industry is the highest-paying for staff architects.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $103,324, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women staff architects earned 92% of what men earned.
  • 15% of all staff architects are LGBT.
  • Minnesota is the best state for staff architects to live.
  • Staff architects are 72% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Staff architect gender statistics

22.9% of staff architects are women and 77.1% of staff architects are men.
  • Male, 77.1%
  • Female, 22.9%

Staff architect gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male77.1%
Female22.9%

Staff architect gender pay gap

Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$73,528
female-income
Female income
$67,936

Staff architect gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in staff architect positions over time. Currently, 22.9% of staff architects are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Staff architect gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201080.53%19.47%
201180.65%19.35%
201283.30%16.70%
201382.05%17.95%
201479.94%20.06%
201580.34%19.66%
201680.66%19.34%
201779.37%20.63%
201878.06%21.94%
201978.14%21.86%
202077.54%22.46%
202177.14%22.86%

Staff architect related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Staff Architect77%23%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Staff architect demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among staff architects is White, which makes up 65.5% of all staff architects. Comparatively, 16.1% of staff architects are Asian and 11.9% of staff architects are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 65.5%
  • Asian, 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
  • Unknown, 3.9%
  • Black or African American, 2.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Staff architect race

Staff architect racePercentages
White65.5%
Asian16.1%
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Unknown3.9%
Black or African American2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Staff architect race and ethnicity over time

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

Staff architect race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.02%2.05%13.28%9.19%
201173.08%2.56%13.48%9.12%
201273.43%3.26%12.56%9.12%
201374.73%2.87%12.03%8.66%
201474.55%2.88%11.37%9.04%
201573.97%2.67%12.74%8.92%
201673.88%2.21%12.82%9.30%
201769.31%3.05%14.35%11.13%
201868.33%2.48%15.98%10.89%
201971.13%2.77%13.90%9.97%
202067.09%2.42%14.27%11.70%
202165.48%2.30%16.07%11.88%

Staff architect wage gap by race

According to our data, asian staff architects have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino staff architects have the lowest average salary at $68,301.
$84,000
$81,000
$78,000
$75,000
$72,000
$69,000
$66,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$72,010
White$73,918
Black or African American$71,670
Asian$82,481
Hispanic or Latino$68,301

Average staff architect age

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

Staff architect age by race and gender

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

Staff architect age breakdown

The average age of staff architects is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the staff architect population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Staff architect age breakdown

Staff Architect YearsPercentages
40+ years64%
30-40 years29%
20-30 years8%

Staff architect educational attainment

The most common degree for staff architects is bachelor's degree, with 77% of staff 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, 1%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Staff architects by degree level

Staff architect degreePercentages
Bachelor's77%
Master's16%
Associate5%
Diploma1%
Other Degrees1%

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Staff architect wage gap by degree level

According to the data, staff architects with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,631 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, staff architects earn a median annual income of $74,551 compared to $74,282 for staff architects with an Doctorate degree.
$77,000
$76,000
$75,000
$74,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$75,631
Bachelor's Degree$74,551
Doctorate Degree$74,282

Staff architect employment statistics

Most staff architects work for a private in the professional industry.

Company size where staff architects work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Staff architect jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees20%
100 - 500 employees24%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees21%

Staff architect jobs by company type

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

Education

Public

Private

Government

Staff architect jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education4%
Public21%
Private72%
Government3%

Staff architect jobs by industry

The most common industries for staff architects are professional, technology and manufacturing.

Professional

Technology

Fortune 500

Construction

Manufacturing

Staff architect turnover and employment statistics

Staff architect unemployment rate over time

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

Staff architect unemployment rate by year

YearStaff architect 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 staff architect tenure

The average staff architect stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 545 staff architects resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Staff architect tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year9%
1-2 years51%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years11%
8-10 years4%
11+ years7%

Staff architect LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of staff architects that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Bench Technician3.19%79,375
Manufacturing Engineer3.66%115,384
Hardware Engineer7.52%53,213
Environmental Consultant7.95%21,723
Sustainable Landscape Architect9.38%75,029
City Surveyor10.27%7,519
Staff Architect15.43%-

Similar staff architect jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Bench Technician3.19%79,375
Manufacturing Engineer3.66%115,384
Hardware Engineer7.52%53,213
Environmental Consultant7.95%21,723
Sustainable Landscape Architect9.38%75,029
City Surveyor10.27%7,519

Foreign languages spoken by staff architects

The most common foreign language among staff architects is Spanish at 55.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
  • Spanish, 55.9%
  • French, 17.6%
  • Portuguese, 5.9%
  • Hebrew, 5.9%
  • Arabic, 5.9%
  • Other, 8.8%

Staff architect languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish55.9%
French17.6%
Portuguese5.9%
Hebrew5.9%
Arabic5.9%
Other8.8%

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Staff architect location demographics

The amount you can make as a staff architect can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of staff architects is $82,612. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do staff architects earn the most?

Staff architects earn the most in California, where the average staff architect salary is $98,020. The map here shows where staff 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 Staff Architects?

By looking through more than 545 resumes, we found that the most popular places for staff architects are Washington, DC and New York, NY.
Number of Staff Architects

Staff architect jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas3,889$81,249
2Illinois2,733$63,121
3Pennsylvania2,627$69,802
4New York2,574$77,286
5Florida2,569$59,002
6Georgia1,955$76,147
7New Jersey1,826$76,177
8North Carolina1,742$64,566
9Ohio1,644$71,892
10Massachusetts1,561$74,281
11California1,469$98,020
12Washington1,466$70,123
13Maryland1,364$70,226
14Michigan1,179$77,819
15Minnesota1,172$87,620
16Colorado1,088$78,668
17Arizona1,075$83,913
18Virginia1,025$69,667
19Missouri1,022$75,304
20Indiana913$63,235
21Wisconsin742$78,163
22Tennessee728$66,704
23Connecticut683$67,566
24Alabama614$61,972
25Oregon602$79,174
26South Carolina492$69,203
27Kentucky476$60,946
28Louisiana433$66,997
29Iowa433$54,180
30Nevada430$73,237
31Kansas430$61,997
32Arkansas408$52,499
33District of Columbia353$81,223
34Utah351$71,763
35Nebraska333$65,780
36Oklahoma327$55,856
37New Mexico288$73,026
38New Hampshire285$79,654
39Idaho282$55,139
40Maine233$73,956
41Rhode Island194$82,356
42Montana194$66,853
43Delaware184$62,792
44Mississippi182$68,192
45West Virginia172$68,386
46North Dakota170$72,108
47Hawaii134$79,264
48South Dakota98$70,598
49Alaska98$67,621
50Vermont92$70,869
51Wyoming86$77,715

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