Database Architects Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $121,010 -11% vs national
Median hourly $58.18
10th percentile $60,910
90th percentile $160,200
Employed locally 90
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,910
    25th
    $101,600
    50th (median)
    $121,010
    75th
    $134,520
    90th
    $160,200

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 139% Median Database Architects salary is 39% 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
    Flint, MI $157,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $142,660
    Bloomington, IL $136,730
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $134,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $132,880

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$119,310
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,120
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,490
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95,050
    Computer Programmers$80,560
    Computer Occupations, All Other$106,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Ann Arbor, MI is $58.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.36 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Ann Arbor, MI 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $60,910 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,600.