Database Architects Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baton Rouge, LA

Median annual salary $132,450 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.68
10th percentile $99,010
90th percentile $164,610
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,010
    25th
    $120,470
    50th (median)
    $132,450
    75th
    $133,790
    90th
    $164,610

    Baton Rouge economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 192% Median Database Architects salary is 92% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210
    Delaware $146,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $143,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Maryland $140,710

    Related occupations in Baton Rouge, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $97,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other $73,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,300
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,700
    Data Scientists $70,530
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Baton Rouge?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Baton Rouge, LA is $63.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.55 or more per hour.

    Is Baton Rouge above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Baton Rouge, LA is 2.6% 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 Baton Rouge?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $99,010 per year in Baton Rouge, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,470.