Database Architects Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $120,970 -11% vs national
Median hourly $58.16
10th percentile $79,840
90th percentile $160,710
Employed locally 90
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,840
    25th
    $97,340
    50th (median)
    $120,970
    75th
    $140,210
    90th
    $160,710

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 178% Median Database Architects salary is 78% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $155,160
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $154,790
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $128,510
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $122,610
    Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $118,470
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $118,460

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $125,450
    Computer User Support Specialists $47,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,640
    Information Security Analysts $136,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,990
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Albuquerque, NM is $58.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.19 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Albuquerque, NM is 11% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $79,840 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,340.