Database Architects Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $135,730 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $65.26
10th percentile $79,990
90th percentile $176,010
Employed locally 2,560
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,990
    25th
    $111,020
    50th (median)
    $135,730
    75th
    $160,930
    90th
    $176,010

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 156% Median Database Architects salary is 56% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $139,010
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $128,650
    El Paso, TX $123,990

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,050
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,550
    Computer Systems Analysts $117,040
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Dallas, TX is $65.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.06 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Dallas, TX is 0.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $79,990 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,020.