Database Architects Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $132,310 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.61
10th percentile $85,010
90th percentile $175,300
Employed locally 460
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,010
    25th
    $106,500
    50th (median)
    $132,310
    75th
    $160,650
    90th
    $175,300

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 166% Median Database Architects salary is 66% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $130,400
    Ohio $129,840
    Akron, OH $129,120
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $129,030
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $122,610

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $117,150
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,050
    Computer Network Support Specialists $70,900
    Computer Occupations, All Other $120,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Columbus, OH is $63.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.41 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Columbus, OH is 2.7% 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 $85,010 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,500.