Database Architects Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $119,590 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $57.50
10th percentile $100,590
90th percentile $163,630
Employed locally 60
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,590
    25th
    $119,590
    50th (median)
    $119,590
    75th
    $142,670
    90th
    $163,630

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 207% Median Database Architects salary is 107% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $138,480
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $135,280
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $126,640
    Michigan $120,810
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $114,490
    Savannah, GA $112,660

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$114,320
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,220
    Computer Occupations, All Other$94,560
    Computer Systems Analysts$109,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$81,660
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$87,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Columbus, GA-AL is $57.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.75 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 12.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $100,590 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,590.