Database Architects Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $134,900 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.86
10th percentile $80,770
90th percentile $197,400
Employed locally 1,260
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,770
    25th
    $103,860
    50th (median)
    $134,900
    75th
    $163,950
    90th
    $197,400

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 152% Median Database Architects salary is 52% 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
    Peoria, IL $154,400
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $154,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $149,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $143,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $142,660

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,030
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $99,510
    Computer Occupations, All Other $102,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,790
    Data Scientists $112,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Chicago, IL-IN is $64.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.21 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 0.8% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $80,770 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,860.