Database Architects Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Database Architects in California earn a median salary of $143,578 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.6% vs the national median of $135,980. An estimated 5,100 database architects are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $128,250 to $170,700 depending on location.
$143,578
Avg median salary in California
$170,700
Highest paying metro
$128,250
Lowest paying metro
5,100
Employed in California
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Database Architects salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $170,700 | $141,290 | $208,720 | 1,540 |
| San Jose, CA | $166,210 | $124,990 | $220,750 | 930 |
| Sacramento, CA | $154,150 | $125,540 | $175,030 | 190 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $145,300 | $109,330 | $176,990 | 1,730 |
| Oxnard, CA | $138,010 | $128,250 | $170,100 | 60 |
| San Diego, CA | $137,990 | $111,870 | $173,920 | 390 |
| Stockton, CA | $132,810 | $108,430 | $168,350 | 30 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $132,070 | $105,990 | $167,620 | 30 |
| Fresno, CA | $130,290 | $101,830 | $161,390 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $128,250 | $98,100 | $161,970 | 160 |