Database Architects Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $136,640 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $65.69
10th percentile $82,250
90th percentile $215,240
Employed locally 100
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,250
    25th
    $101,570
    50th (median)
    $136,640
    75th
    $177,370
    90th
    $215,240

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 166% Median Database Architects salary is 66% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $153,240
    Wisconsin $138,930
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $138,480
    Spartanburg, SC $128,290
    Columbia, SC $121,880

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,790
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,400
    Computer Occupations, All Other $127,460
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,290
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,600
    Computer Network Support Specialists $77,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Charleston, SC is $65.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.64 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Charleston, SC is 0.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $82,250 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,570.