Database Architects Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $106,800 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.35
10th percentile $64,680
90th percentile $160,870
Employed locally 170
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,680
    25th
    $84,490
    50th (median)
    $106,800
    75th
    $137,300
    90th
    $160,870

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 151% Median Database Architects salary is 51% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $137,290
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $129,100
    Utica-Rome, NY $121,720
    Rochester, NY $112,050
    Syracuse, NY $105,050

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,780
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,710
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,310
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,540
    Data Scientists $97,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Buffalo, NY is $51.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.88 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Buffalo, NY is 21.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $64,680 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,490.