Database Architects Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $137,570 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $66.14
10th percentile $60,140
90th percentile $179,930
Employed locally 80
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,140
    25th
    $97,500
    50th (median)
    $137,570
    75th
    $166,660
    90th
    $179,930

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 167% Median Database Architects salary is 67% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,760
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $134,790
    Lancaster, PA $133,490
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $132,880
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $131,470

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $112,340
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,830
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,040
    Computer Occupations, All Other $100,470
    Data Scientists $93,220
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Allentown, PA-NJ is $66.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.42 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 1.2% above 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $60,140 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,500.