Database Architects Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $122,050 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.68
10th percentile $84,990
90th percentile $179,350
Employed locally 470
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,990
    25th
    $105,500
    50th (median)
    $122,050
    75th
    $145,430
    90th
    $179,350

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 178% Median Database Architects salary is 78% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $130,400
    Ohio $129,840
    Akron, OH $129,120
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $129,030

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$102,790
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,080
    Computer Systems Analysts$97,190
    Computer Network Support Specialists$61,830
    Data Scientists$96,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Cleveland, OH is $58.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.59 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Cleveland, OH is 10.2% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $84,990 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,500.