Database Architects Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $139,010 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $66.83
10th percentile $88,340
90th percentile $212,330
Employed locally 920
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,340
    25th
    $117,050
    50th (median)
    $139,010
    75th
    $170,210
    90th
    $212,330

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 142% Median Database Architects salary is 42% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $135,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $128,650
    El Paso, TX $123,990

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other$124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Austin, TX is $66.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.01 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Austin, TX is 2.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $88,340 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,050.