Database Architects Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $108,150 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.99
10th percentile $59,820
90th percentile $165,980
Employed locally 60
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,820
    25th
    $80,670
    50th (median)
    $108,150
    75th
    $128,680
    90th
    $165,980

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 186% Median Database Architects salary is 86% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $188,120

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$98,550
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,260
    Computer Systems Analysts$99,050
    Software Developers$100,020
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$69,370
    Computer Network Support Specialists$51,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Charleston, WV is $51.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.26 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Charleston, WV is 20.5% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $59,820 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,670.