Database Architects Salary
The median database architects salary in the United States is $139,500 per year ($67.07/hour). Salaries range from $86,240 at the entry level to $204,000+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 67,140 database architects jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 8.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$139,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$67.07
per hour
Employment
67,140
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$86,240
25th percentile
$109,370
Median
$139,500
75th percentile
$169,290
90th percentile
$204,000
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+8.7%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
4,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
+ Less than 5 years experience
Database Architects Salary by State
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Top Paying States
California
$170K
+22%
Massachusetts
$162K
+16%
Virginia
$160K
+15%
Arizona
$156K
+12%
Colorado
$155K
+11%
Texas
$151K
+9%
District of Columbia
$150K
+8%
Delaware
$148K
+6%
Connecticut
$144K
+4%
Illinois
$143K
+2%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $170,160 | +22.0% |
| Massachusetts | $161,650 | +15.9% |
| Virginia | $160,360 | +15.0% |
| Arizona | $156,100 | +11.9% |
| Colorado | $154,560 | +10.8% |
| Texas | $151,370 | +8.5% |
| District of Columbia | $150,010 | +7.5% |
| Delaware | $147,800 | +5.9% |
| Connecticut | $144,460 | +3.6% |
| Illinois | $142,500 | +2.2% |
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Database Architects Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $197,960 | +41.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $175,860 | +26.1% |
| Reno, NV | $170,390 | +22.1% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $169,310 | +21.4% |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $168,390 | +20.7% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $163,590 | +17.3% |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $163,350 | +17.1% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $162,870 | +16.8% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $162,640 | +16.6% |
| Springfield, MA | $161,730 | +15.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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