Database Architects Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $104,000 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.00
10th percentile $61,350
90th percentile $168,920
Employed locally 40
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,350
    25th
    $76,240
    50th (median)
    $104,000
    75th
    $143,880
    90th
    $168,920

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 150% Median Database Architects salary is 50% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $150,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $147,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $143,260
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $138,480
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $137,570

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$118,850
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,600
    Computer Systems Analysts$91,910
    Computer Occupations, All Other$103,720
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$82,740
    Information Security Analysts$116,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Asheville, NC is $50.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.50 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Asheville, NC is 23.5% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $61,350 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,240.