The average salary for a database architect in the United States is $137,030, but the range typically falls between $104,330 and $166,780. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $65.88, with a range between $50.16 and $80.18.
There are approximately 59,920 people employed as a database architect in the United States. With California, Texas, Virginia employing the highest number of database architects.The state with the best pay for a database architect is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $162,980, while Wyoming has the lowest average annual salary of $61,130.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $76,000 | $36.54 |
| 25th Percentile | $104,330 | $50.16 |
| Median | $134,700 | $64.76 |
| 75th Percentile | $166,780 | $80.18 |
| 90th Percentile | $194,960 | $93.73 |
The salary of a database architect can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a database architect in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for database architects are District of Columbia, New Jersey, California, Georgia, Kansas while the worst states are Wyoming, Mississippi, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $71,960 | $114,400 | $169,700 |
| Alaska | $77,400 | $125,650 | $186,730 |
| Arizona | $60,890 | $121,080 | $172,540 |
| Arkansas | $58,560 | $96,180 | $131,840 |
| California | $93,720 | $162,660 | $228,200 |
| Colorado | $83,720 | $141,890 | $203,110 |
| Connecticut | $98,130 | $140,610 | $184,390 |
| Delaware | $121,490 | $153,570 | $201,050 |
| District of Columbia | $101,410 | $162,980 | $221,230 |
| Florida | $67,080 | $122,790 | $177,730 |
| Georgia | $91,040 | $147,250 | $177,190 |
| Hawaii | $91,680 | $137,690 | $182,970 |
| Idaho | $73,790 | $133,130 | $199,990 |
| Illinois | $56,270 | $124,240 | $175,730 |
| Indiana | $58,510 | $93,180 | $149,990 |
| Iowa | $86,330 | $130,660 | $169,390 |
| Kansas | $86,670 | $161,820 | $223,550 |
| Kentucky | $53,490 | $99,270 | $158,030 |
| Louisiana | $69,310 | $103,870 | $130,190 |
| Maine | $76,410 | $118,990 | $172,800 |
| Maryland | $85,470 | $150,590 | >$239,200 |
| Massachusetts | $95,400 | $152,850 | $208,000 |
| Michigan | $50,590 | $114,390 | $165,390 |
| Minnesota | $86,600 | $128,380 | $171,030 |
| Mississippi | $60,120 | $79,750 | $120,930 |
| Missouri | $55,110 | $106,560 | $160,620 |
| Montana | $84,990 | $117,220 | $162,520 |
| Nebraska | $82,590 | $130,230 | $201,930 |
| Nevada | $77,250 | $130,500 | $219,440 |
| New Hampshire | $58,190 | $123,150 | $170,980 |
| New Jersey | $107,410 | $158,930 | $204,630 |
| New Mexico | $64,740 | $118,590 | $157,740 |
| New York | $82,730 | $144,140 | $201,860 |
| North Carolina | $68,290 | $122,460 | $171,280 |
| North Dakota | $81,700 | $106,250 | $123,960 |
| Ohio | $78,830 | $121,620 | $164,470 |
| Oklahoma | $72,510 | $119,940 | $184,940 |
| Oregon | $82,390 | $132,460 | $180,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,960 | $121,960 | $176,400 |
| Rhode Island | $92,450 | $118,510 | $150,210 |
| South Carolina | $57,000 | $126,340 | $178,440 |
| South Dakota | $95,210 | $116,210 | $131,930 |
| Tennessee | $68,850 | $119,530 | $163,780 |
| Texas | $88,020 | $139,570 | $181,740 |
| Utah | $116,340 | $145,400 | $164,430 |
| Vermont | $96,060 | $152,540 | $190,800 |
| Virginia | $87,080 | $143,300 | $204,340 |
| Washington | $100,780 | $154,430 | $215,150 |
| West Virginia | $55,680 | $103,550 | $178,520 |
| Wisconsin | $89,260 | $130,180 | $174,460 |
| Wyoming | $48,470 | $61,130 | $69,970 |
Even between cities, the salary of a database architect can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for database architects is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $202,410.The city with the lowest average salary for database architects is Cheyenne, WY with an average salary of $62,320.
Areas with highest average salaries for database architects
Areas with lowest average salaries for database architects
The number of database architects in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of database architects has increased by 9,480. On average, the number of database architects has been increasing by 6.3% each year. The salary of database architects has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of database architects has increased by $15,190. On average, the salary of database architects has been increasing by 4.2% each year.
Database Architects are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for database architects compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
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