SOC 15-1243 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Database Architects — North Carolina
North Carolina · 6 metro areas compared
At $134,630, median pay for Database Architects in North Carolina tracks the national median of $139,500 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $134,630, median pay for Database Architects in North Carolina tracks the national median of $139,500 closely. Pay ranges from under $81,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $178,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $106,320 to $164,020.
The area has 4,070 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.91 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. North Carolina ranks number 20th out of 46 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Durham records the highest median at $141,770. Of the 745 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 38th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,230 | −41.8% |
| 25th | $106,320 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $134,630 | −3.5% |
| 75th | $164,020 | +17.6% |
| 90th | $178,380 | +27.9% |
| Mean | $136,590 | −2.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $141,770 | 560 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | $138,870 | 1,560 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $132,740 | 710 | |
| 4 | Wilmington | $131,470 | 50 | |
| 5 | Winston-Salem | $125,530 | 130 | |
| 6 | Asheville | $110,910 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $134,630 goes as far as $142,768 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$134,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$142,768US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $134,630 a year, 3.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $81,230 to $178,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,070 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 20th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $141,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Database Architects in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $134,630, or $64.73 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 North Carolina is 3.5% lower. 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 North Carolina earns more than $178,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $81,230 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 Durham, at $141,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,070 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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