Database Architects Salary by State
The national median pay for database architects is $139,500 a year. By state, it ranges from $98,420 in Mississippi to $170,160 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $86,240
- 25th percentile
- $109,370
- Median
- $139,500
- 75th percentile
- $169,290
- Top 10%
- $204,000
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 67,140 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $170,160 | +22% | $101,200 | $227,900 | 6,210 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $161,650 | +16% | $123,670 | $220,910 | 2,690 |
| 3 | Virginia | $160,360 | +15% | $105,210 | $210,160 | 5,260 |
| 4 | Arizona | $156,100 | +12% | $99,730 | $189,190 | 1,200 |
| 5 | Colorado | $154,560 | +11% | $88,000 | $195,510 | 1,950 |
| 6 | Texas | $151,370 | +9% | $92,890 | $200,390 | 8,270 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $150,010 | +8% | $82,220 | $225,110 | 790 |
| 8 | Delaware | $147,800 | +6% | $83,370 | $160,860 | Not published |
| 9 | Connecticut | $144,460 | +4% | $106,040 | $210,800 | 1,140 |
| 10 | Illinois | $142,500 | +2% | $97,820 | $193,950 | 1,590 |
| 11 | New York | $141,350 | +1% | $82,540 | $216,550 | 3,850 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $140,320 | +1% | $92,540 | $189,810 | 160 |
| 13 | Nevada | $140,200 | +1% | $72,500 | $200,190 | 420 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $139,990 | 0% | $74,120 | $174,850 | 120 |
| 15 | Georgia | $139,500 | 0% | $102,400 | $187,410 | 2,590 |
| 16 | Florida | $138,320 | −1% | $85,880 | $206,410 | 1,810 |
| 17 | Oregon | $138,250 | −1% | $100,820 | $175,600 | 730 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $137,810 | −1% | $92,660 | $170,450 | 520 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $136,540 | −2% | $95,060 | $142,980 | 40 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $134,630 | −3% | $81,230 | $178,380 | 4,070 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $134,320 | −4% | $91,560 | $173,050 | 610 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $134,040 | −4% | $93,780 | $212,150 | 60 |
| 23 | Maine | $133,120 | −5% | $86,880 | $159,620 | 190 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $133,050 | −5% | $94,220 | $169,380 | 1,240 |
| 25 | Maryland | $132,940 | −5% | $80,090 | $205,320 | 1,370 |
| 26 | Ohio | $132,910 | −5% | $94,530 | $174,260 | 1,820 |
| 27 | Indiana | $132,830 | −5% | $83,480 | $172,460 | 500 |
| 28 | Utah | $131,740 | −6% | $97,990 | $198,920 | 630 |
| 29 | Michigan | $131,000 | −6% | $79,810 | $174,060 | 1,390 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $130,000 | −7% | $84,300 | $183,700 | 1,160 |
| 31 | Kansas | $129,990 | −7% | $81,790 | $165,330 | 360 |
| 32 | Washington | $128,760 | −8% | $101,970 | $195,590 | 2,990 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $125,400 | −10% | $74,140 | $173,110 | 350 |
| 34 | Iowa | $124,040 | −11% | $78,660 | $159,790 | 240 |
| 35 | Idaho | $121,380 | −13% | $79,140 | $187,440 | 260 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $120,790 | −13% | $86,230 | $197,950 | 3,090 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $117,950 | −15% | $70,870 | $165,440 | 120 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $115,170 | −17% | $73,440 | $170,520 | 650 |
| 39 | Alaska | $112,500 | −19% | $65,060 | $130,500 | 70 |
| 40 | Missouri | $110,570 | −21% | $64,420 | $166,610 | 1,410 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $110,110 | −21% | $82,820 | $173,990 | 860 |
| 42 | Montana | $109,990 | −21% | $86,470 | $128,500 | Not published |
| 43 | North Dakota | $109,430 | −22% | $86,370 | $138,250 | 60 |
| 44 | Alabama | $105,450 | −24% | $78,400 | $172,890 | 270 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $104,070 | −25% | $74,700 | $162,920 | 360 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $98,420 | −29% | $61,030 | $137,340 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Database Architects salary questions
Which state pays database architects the most?
California, with a median of $170,160 a year (+22% vs. the national median of $139,500). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays database architects the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $98,420 a year (−29% vs. national).
Where do most database architects work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 8,270, with a median of $151,370.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.