SOC 15-1243 · May 2025 · United States
Database Architects
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Database Architects across the United States is $139,500 per year, measured over 67,140 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $170,160.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Database Architects
Pay for this occupation varies by 72.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $170,160 and Mississippi pays $98,420.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $170,160 | 6,210 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $161,650 | 2,690 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $160,360 | 5,260 | |
| 4 | Arizona | $156,100 | 1,200 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $154,560 | 1,950 | |
| 6 | Texas | $151,370 | 8,270 | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $150,010 | 790 | |
| 8 | Delaware | $147,800 | — | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $144,460 | 1,140 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $142,500 | 1,590 |
States with the most Database Architects jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 8,270 | $151,370 | |
| 2 | California | 6,210 | $170,160 | |
| 3 | Virginia | 5,260 | $160,360 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 4,070 | $134,630 | |
| 5 | New York | 3,850 | $141,350 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 3,090 | $120,790 | |
| 7 | Washington | 2,990 | $128,760 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 2,690 | $161,650 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 2,590 | $139,500 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 1,950 | $154,560 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $197,960 | 1,120 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $175,860 | 1,600 |
| 3 | Reno | $170,390 | 80 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $169,310 | 230 |
| 5 | Oxnard | $168,390 | 60 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | $163,590 | 1,500 |
| 7 | Bridgeport | $163,350 | 170 |
| 8 | Washington | $162,870 | 4,740 |
| 9 | Denver | $162,640 | 1,360 |
| 10 | Springfield | $161,730 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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