Database Architects Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $138,480 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $66.58
10th percentile $84,820
90th percentile $176,830
Employed locally 1,660
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,820
    25th
    $114,100
    50th (median)
    $138,480
    75th
    $163,550
    90th
    $176,830

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 173% Median Database Architects salary is 73% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $150,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $147,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $143,260
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $137,570
    Lancaster, PA $133,490

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $110,020
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,250
    Data Scientists $131,110
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,350
    Computer Occupations, All Other $110,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Charlotte, NC-SC is $66.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.85 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 1.8% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $84,820 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,100.