SOC 15-1243 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Database Architects — Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Database Architects in Myrtle Beach, SC is $153,240 per year, 9.8% above the national median of $139,500.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Database Architects in Myrtle Beach, SC is $153,240 per year, 9.8% above the national median of $139,500. Pay ranges from under $89,930 at the tenth percentile to more than $204,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $100,550 to $204,790.
Columbia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $135,790. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 6th of 304 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,930 | −35.5% |
| 25th | $100,550 | −27.9% |
| Median (50th) | $153,240 | +9.8% |
| 75th | $204,790 | +46.8% |
| 90th | $204,790 | +46.8% |
| Mean | $155,880 | +11.7% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $135,790 | 240 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $129,640 | 170 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $128,290 | 60 | |
| 4 | Greenville | $121,610 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Myrtle Beach run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $153,240 goes as far as $163,543 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$153,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$163,543US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $153,240 a year, 9.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $89,930 to $204,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $135,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Database Architects in Myrtle Beach, SC?
The median annual wage is $153,240, or $73.68 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $139,500, so pay in Myrtle Beach, SC is 9.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Myrtle Beach, SC earns more than $204,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $89,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbia, at $135,790 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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