Database Architects Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $135,280 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $65.04
10th percentile $100,730
90th percentile $181,880
Employed locally 2,390
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,730
    25th
    $130,570
    50th (median)
    $135,280
    75th
    $170,050
    90th
    $181,880

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 157% Median Database Architects salary is 57% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $138,480
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $126,640
    Michigan $120,810
    Columbus, GA-AL $119,590
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $114,490
    Savannah, GA $112,660

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,830
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,510
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,770
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,570
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $94,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Atlanta, GA is $65.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.10 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Atlanta, GA is 0.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $100,730 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,570.