Database Architects Salary in California
Database Architects in California earn a median of $170,160 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $170,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($139,500)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,210
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,200; the top 10% earn over $227,900. Nationally the range is $86,240 to $204,000.
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Database Architects pay in California
How much do database architects make in California?
The median is $170,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,200 and the top 10% earn over $227,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for database architects?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 46 (+22% vs. the national median of $139,500). Living costs are not included.