Database Architects Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $129,030 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.03
10th percentile $81,590
90th percentile $215,130
Employed locally 130
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,590
    25th
    $102,040
    50th (median)
    $129,030
    75th
    $162,410
    90th
    $215,130

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 185% Median Database Architects salary is 85% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $122,610

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,350
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,650
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,880
    Computer Occupations, All Other$111,200
    Computer Network Support Specialists$64,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Dayton, OH is $62.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.65 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Dayton, OH is 5.1% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $81,590 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,040.