SOC 151243

Database Architects

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality. Excludes "Database Administrators" (15-1242).

National Median

$135,980

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$135,980

Entry Level (10th pct)

$81,630

Experienced (90th pct)

$209,990

Total Employed

64,770

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$81,630 - $107,900
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$107,900 - $169,480
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$169,480 - $209,990

Highest Paying Locations for Database Architects

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$188,120

+38.3% vs national

Boulder, CO

$174,880

+28.6% vs national

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

$170,960

+25.7% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$170,700

+25.5% vs national

Tulsa, OK

$167,760

+23.4% vs national

Database Architects Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$188,120	6,710
Boulder, CO	$174,880	260
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$170,960	130
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$170,700	1,540
Tulsa, OK	$167,760	230
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$166,210	930
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$163,730	60
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$162,310	1,430
Massachusetts	$161,160	1,720
California	$159,130	5,850
Madison, WI	$158,140	60
West Virginia	$157,590	270
District of Columbia	$157,080	800
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$155,880	N/A
Boise City, ID	$155,660	170
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$155,160	30
Maine	$154,790	250
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area	$154,790	N/A
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$154,150	190
Springfield, MA	$151,790	50
New Haven, CT	$151,530	50
Colorado	$151,460	2,140
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$150,760	120
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$150,210	1,380
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$149,910	50
Hawaii	$149,500	70
Urban Honolulu, HI	$149,500	60
Colorado Springs, CO	$148,960	240
Connecticut	$147,400	700
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$147,400	380
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$147,370	180
Delaware	$146,430	N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$145,300	1,730
Washington	$144,050	2,490
New Jersey	$143,900	2,530
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$143,260	570
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$143,110	1,200
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$142,660	130
Maryland	$140,710	1,420
Reno, NV	$140,670	N/A
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	$140,570	40
Oregon	$139,660	710
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$139,010	920
Wisconsin	$138,930	360
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	$138,760	30
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$138,480	1,660
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$138,010	60
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$137,990	390
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$137,570	80
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$137,570	80

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Database Architects?

The national median annual salary for Database Architects is $135,980, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Database Architectss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Database Architectss is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median salary of $188,120.

How much can an experienced Database Architects make?

Top-earning Database Architectss (90th percentile) make $209,990 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.