Database Architects Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for database architectss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $144,440 ≈ $69/hr
National median salary $139,500
Total employment 67,140 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +8.7%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 4,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 66,900 → 72,700 (+5,800)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$175,330
- Massachusetts$163,290
- Virginia$154,550
- Connecticut$154,520
- District of Columbia$149,300
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$98,030
- Alaska$106,680
- Arkansas$113,190
- North Dakota$113,270
- Missouri$113,570
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $175,330 | $170,160 | $84 | +21.4% | 6,210 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $163,290 | $161,650 | $79 | +13.1% | 2,690 |
| 3 | Virginia | $154,550 | $160,360 | $74 | +7% | 5,260 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $154,520 | $144,460 | $74 | +7% | 1,140 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $149,300 | $150,010 | $72 | +3.4% | 790 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $147,120 | $134,040 | $71 | +1.9% | 60 |
| 7 | Colorado | $146,780 | $154,560 | $71 | +1.6% | 1,950 |
| 8 | Texas | $146,050 | $151,370 | $70 | +1.1% | 8,270 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $145,930 | $140,320 | $70 | +1% | 160 |
| 10 | New York | $145,180 | $141,350 | $70 | +0.5% | 3,850 |
| 11 | Georgia | $144,970 | $139,500 | $70 | +0.4% | 2,590 |
| 12 | Illinois | $144,790 | $142,500 | $70 | +0.2% | 1,590 |
| 13 | Arizona | $144,610 | $156,100 | $70 | +0.1% | 1,200 |
| 14 | Nevada | $143,000 | $140,200 | $69 | -1% | 420 |
| 15 | Florida | $142,270 | $138,320 | $68 | -1.5% | 1,810 |
| 16 | Maryland | $141,810 | $132,940 | $68 | -1.8% | 1,370 |
| 17 | Oregon | $140,710 | $138,250 | $68 | -2.6% | 730 |
| 18 | Utah | $140,270 | $131,740 | $67 | -2.9% | 630 |
| 19 | Delaware | $138,080 | $147,800 | $66 | -4.4% | — |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $137,030 | $139,990 | $66 | -5.1% | 120 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $136,650 | $137,810 | $66 | -5.4% | 520 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $136,590 | $134,630 | $66 | -5.4% | 4,070 |
| 23 | Washington | $135,800 | $128,760 | $65 | -6% | 2,990 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $135,170 | $134,320 | $65 | -6.4% | 610 |
| 25 | Ohio | $135,120 | $132,910 | $65 | -6.5% | 1,820 |
| 26 | Indiana | $134,490 | $132,830 | $65 | -6.9% | 500 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $134,470 | $133,050 | $65 | -6.9% | 1,240 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $133,300 | $130,000 | $64 | -7.7% | 1,160 |
| 29 | Idaho | $131,490 | $121,380 | $63 | -9% | 260 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $130,590 | $120,790 | $63 | -9.6% | 3,090 |
| 31 | Maine | $129,700 | $133,120 | $62 | -10.2% | 190 |
| 32 | Michigan | $128,220 | $131,000 | $62 | -11.2% | 1,390 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $127,250 | $110,110 | $61 | -11.9% | 860 |
| 34 | Kansas | $124,980 | $129,990 | $60 | -13.5% | 360 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $124,430 | $136,540 | $60 | -13.9% | 40 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $124,130 | $125,400 | $60 | -14.1% | 350 |
| 37 | Iowa | $122,810 | $124,040 | $59 | -15% | 240 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $122,200 | $117,950 | $59 | -15.4% | 120 |
| 39 | Alabama | $118,790 | $105,450 | $57 | -17.8% | 270 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $117,980 | $115,170 | $57 | -18.3% | 650 |
| 41 | Montana | $113,610 | $109,990 | $55 | -21.3% | — |
| 42 | Missouri | $113,570 | $110,570 | $55 | -21.4% | 1,410 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $113,270 | $109,430 | $54 | -21.6% | 60 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $113,190 | $104,070 | $54 | -21.6% | 360 |
| 45 | Alaska | $106,680 | $112,500 | $51 | -26.1% | 70 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $98,030 | $98,420 | $47 | -32.1% | 100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 141 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $197,960 | $191,170 | 1,120 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $175,860 | $198,740 | 1,600 |
| 3 | Reno, NV | $170,390 | $156,330 | 80 |
| 4 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $169,310 | $157,960 | 230 |
| 5 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $168,390 | $155,880 | 60 |
| 6 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $163,590 | $157,200 | 1,500 |
| 7 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $163,350 | $162,560 | 170 |
| 8 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $162,870 | $159,980 | 4,740 |
| 9 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $162,640 | $154,960 | 1,360 |
| 10 | Springfield, MA | $161,730 | $150,280 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing database architectss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $183,770 | $174,750 | — |
| 2 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $183,770 | $174,750 | — |
| 3 | Scheduled Air Transportation | $179,310 | $178,510 | 30 |
| 4 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $178,150 | $187,740 | 160 |
| 5 | Air Transportation | $177,730 | $173,650 | 50 |
| 6 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $175,660 | $146,420 | 90 |
| 7 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $175,360 | $138,780 | 110 |
| 8 | Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles | $174,740 | $169,880 | 40 |
| 9 | Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds | $174,740 | $169,630 | 30 |
| 10 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $171,710 | $165,280 | 140 |
| 11 | Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers | $171,130 | $164,360 | 40 |
| 12 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | $170,680 | $172,070 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do database architects make in the U.S.?
The median database architects salary in the United States is $139,500 per year (mean $144,440), and about 80% earn between $86,240 and $204,000.
How much do database architects make per hour?
Roughly $69 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $144,440 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays database architects the most?
California has the highest average pay for database architects at $175,330 per year (median $170,160).
What is the job outlook for database architects?
Employment is projected to change +8.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 4,000 openings per year.
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