Database Architects Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $174,880 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $84.08
10th percentile $97,620
90th percentile —
Employed locally 260
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,620
    25th
    $126,710
    50th (median)
    $174,880
    75th
    $207,390

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 170% Median Database Architects salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Database Architects

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $188,120
    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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $163,730

    Nearby metros — Database Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    District of Columbia $157,080
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $155,880
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $153,240
    Colorado $151,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $150,210

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$159,670
    Computer User Support Specialists$72,230
    Computer Network Architects$162,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other$147,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,320
    Data Scientists$121,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Boulder, CO is $84.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.41 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Boulder, CO is 28.6% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $97,620 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,710.