SOC 15-1243 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Database Architects is $135,970 per year ($65.37/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $107,910 and $169,478 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $209,997 per year. There are approximately 64,770 database architects employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $39.24 | $81,619 |
| P25 | $51.88 | $107,910 |
| P50MEDIAN | $65.37 | $135,970 |
| P75 | $81.48 | $169,478 |
| P90 | $100.96 | $209,997 |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The national median salary for Database Architects is $135,970 per year ($65.37/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $107,910 and $169,478 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Database Architects is $209,997 per year ($100.96/hr). The 75th percentile is $169,478 per year.
Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn approximately $81,619 per year ($39.24/hr). The 25th percentile is $107,910 per year.
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