Database Architects Salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Median annual salary $130,400 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.69
10th percentile $84,680
90th percentile $168,550
Employed locally 490
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,680
    25th
    $104,880
    50th (median)
    $130,400
    75th
    $147,610
    90th
    $168,550

    Cincinnati economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 164% Median Database Architects salary is 64% 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
    Toledo, OH $134,790
    Columbus, OH $132,310
    Ohio $129,840
    Akron, OH $129,120
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $129,030
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $122,610

    Related occupations in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$113,240
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,360
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98,690
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,270
    Computer Network Support Specialists$65,580
    Data Scientists$99,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Cincinnati?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is $62.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.47 or more per hour.

    Is Cincinnati above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN is 4.1% 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 Cincinnati?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $84,680 per year in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,880.