Database Architects

Data & Analytics • Technology & IT Careers

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).

Typical Salary (Median)
$135,980
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$142,620
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
64,770
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 151243

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Database Architects earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Database Architects (2024)

10th Percentile
$81,630
25th Percentile
$107,900
75th Percentile
$169,480
90th Percentile
$209,990

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Database Architects

1
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
6,710 employed
$183,530
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2
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
930 employed
$180,700
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3
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
1,540 employed
$177,900
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4
Boulder, CO
260 employed
$168,300
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5
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
1,430 employed
$162,780
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6
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
190 employed
$161,610
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7
Colorado Springs, CO
240 employed
$160,460
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Database Architects positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
64,770
$142,620 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
62,670
$143,750 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
24,380
$148,460 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
24,380
$148,460 avg
5
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
16,230
$154,410 avg

Work Environment

Office Remote

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Database Architects professionals work in technology & it careers, specifically in data & analytics. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $135,980.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Database Architects is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 64,770 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

database architect data architect database design

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Code: 151242
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.