Database Architects Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $139,500 · Median hourly: $67.07 · Employment: 67,140
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,240 | $41.46 |
| 25th | $109,370 | $52.58 |
| Median | $139,500 | $67.07 |
| 75th | $169,290 | $81.39 |
| 90th | $204,000 | $98.08 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 15-1243
- Total U.S. employment: 67,140
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 67,140 database architects are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $86,240, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $204,000 — a 2.4x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Database Architects Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $105,450 | $50.70 | -24.4% | 270 |
| Alaska | $112,500 | $54.09 | -19.4% | 70 |
| Arizona | $156,100 | $75.05 | +11.9% | 1,200 |
| Arkansas | $104,070 | $50.04 | -25.4% | 360 |
| California | $170,160 | $81.81 | +22.0% | 6,210 |
| Colorado | $154,560 | $74.31 | +10.8% | 1,950 |
| Connecticut | $144,460 | $69.45 | +3.6% | 1,140 |
| Delaware | $147,800 | $71.06 | +5.9% | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $150,010 | $72.12 | +7.5% | 790 |
| Florida | $138,320 | $66.50 | -0.8% | 1,810 |
| Georgia | $139,500 | $67.07 | 0.0% | 2,590 |
| Hawaii | $134,040 | $64.44 | -3.9% | 60 |
| Idaho | $121,380 | $58.36 | -13.0% | 260 |
| Illinois | $142,500 | $68.51 | +2.2% | 1,590 |
| Indiana | $132,830 | $63.86 | -4.8% | 500 |
| Iowa | $124,040 | $59.64 | -11.1% | 240 |
| Kansas | $129,990 | $62.50 | -6.8% | 360 |
| Kentucky | $125,400 | $60.29 | -10.1% | 350 |
| Maine | $133,120 | $64.00 | -4.6% | 190 |
| Maryland | $132,940 | $63.92 | -4.7% | 1,370 |
| Massachusetts | $161,650 | $77.72 | +15.9% | 2,690 |
| Michigan | $131,000 | $62.98 | -6.1% | 1,390 |
| Minnesota | $133,050 | $63.96 | -4.6% | 1,240 |
| Mississippi | $98,420 | $47.32 | -29.4% | 100 |
| Missouri | $110,570 | $53.16 | -20.7% | 1,410 |
| Montana | $109,990 | $52.88 | -21.2% | 0 |
| Nebraska | $134,320 | $64.58 | -3.7% | 610 |
| Nevada | $140,200 | $67.40 | +0.5% | 420 |
| New Hampshire | $139,990 | $67.31 | +0.4% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $120,790 | $58.07 | -13.4% | 3,090 |
| New Mexico | $117,950 | $56.71 | -15.4% | 120 |
| New York | $141,350 | $67.96 | +1.3% | 3,850 |
| North Carolina | $134,630 | $64.73 | -3.5% | 4,070 |
| North Dakota | $109,430 | $52.61 | -21.6% | 60 |
| Ohio | $132,910 | $63.90 | -4.7% | 1,820 |
| Oklahoma | $110,110 | $52.94 | -21.1% | 860 |
| Oregon | $138,250 | $66.46 | -0.9% | 730 |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | 2,840 |
| Rhode Island | $140,320 | $67.46 | +0.6% | 160 |
| South Carolina | $130,000 | $62.50 | -6.8% | 1,160 |
| South Dakota | $136,540 | $65.64 | -2.1% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $115,170 | $55.37 | -17.4% | 650 |
| Texas | $151,370 | $72.77 | +8.5% | 8,270 |
| Utah | $131,740 | $63.34 | -5.6% | 630 |
| Virginia | $160,360 | $77.09 | +15.0% | 5,260 |
| Washington | $128,760 | $61.90 | -7.7% | 2,990 |
| West Virginia | — | — | — | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $137,810 | $66.26 | -1.2% | 520 |
| Wyoming | — | — | — | 160 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for database architects?
The median annual wage for database architects is $139,500 ($67.07 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays database architects the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many database architects are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 67,140 database architects employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do database architects make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $67.07. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.