Database Architects Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $100,230 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.19
10th percentile $76,990
90th percentile $169,870
Employed locally 170
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,990
    25th
    $81,690
    50th (median)
    $100,230
    75th
    $133,360
    90th
    $169,870

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 116% Median Database Architects salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Database Architects

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $188,120
    Boulder, CO $174,880
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $170,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    Tulsa, OK $167,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210

    Nearby metros — Database Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $137,290
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $129,100
    Utica-Rome, NY $121,720
    Rochester, NY $112,050
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $106,800

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $115,970
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,950
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,690
    Computer Programmers $83,630
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other $89,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Albany, NY is $48.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.73 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Albany, NY is 26.3% below the national median of $135,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Database Architects in Albany?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $76,990 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,690.