Database Architects Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $132,750 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.82
10th percentile $64,870
90th percentile $192,820
Employed locally 500
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,870
    25th
    $100,010
    50th (median)
    $132,750
    75th
    $168,310
    90th
    $192,820

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 136% Median Database Architects salary is 36% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $188,120
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $137,350
    Computer Occupations, All Other $133,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,920
    Computer Network Support Specialists $104,130
    Information Security Analysts $136,050
    Computer User Support Specialists $63,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Baltimore, MD is $63.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.30 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Baltimore, MD is 2.4% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $64,870 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,010.