Database Architects Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $114,490 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $55.04
10th percentile $91,610
90th percentile $148,000
Employed locally 50
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,610
    25th
    $94,550
    50th (median)
    $114,490
    75th
    $146,070
    90th
    $148,000

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 172% Median Database Architects salary is 72% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $135,280
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $126,640
    Michigan $120,810
    Columbus, GA-AL $119,590
    Savannah, GA $112,660

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,560
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,650
    Software Developers $104,590
    Computer Systems Analysts $86,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $94,570
    Information Security Analysts $105,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Augusta, GA-SC is $55.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.16 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 15.8% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $91,610 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,550.