Database Architects Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $162,310 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $78.03
10th percentile $111,650
90th percentile $209,930
Employed locally 1,430
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,650
    25th
    $132,660
    50th (median)
    $162,310
    75th
    $181,720
    90th
    $209,930

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 144% Median Database Architects salary is 44% 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
    Massachusetts $161,160
    Madison, WI $158,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $155,880
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $154,790
    Maine $154,790
    Springfield, MA $151,790

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $154,240
    Computer User Support Specialists $77,750
    Computer Systems Analysts $123,550
    Data Scientists $131,830
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $106,690
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $125,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Boston, MA-NH is $78.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.21 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Boston, MA-NH is 19.4% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $111,650 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,660.