Database Architects Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $132,700 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.80
10th percentile $80,510
90th percentile $168,730
Employed locally 70
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,510
    25th
    $103,910
    50th (median)
    $132,700
    75th
    $153,280
    90th
    $168,730

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 191% Median Database Architects salary is 91% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210
    California $159,130
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $150,210
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $149,910
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $140,570

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $106,890
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,800
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,710
    Computer Network Architects $127,850
    Database Administrators $101,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Birmingham, AL is $63.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.42 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $80,510 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,910.