Database Architects Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $150,210 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $72.22
10th percentile $98,160
90th percentile $200,120
Employed locally 1,380
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,160
    25th
    $126,130
    50th (median)
    $150,210
    75th
    $167,070
    90th
    $200,120

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 147% Median Database Architects salary is 47% 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
    Boulder, CO $174,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    District of Columbia $157,080
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $155,880
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $153,240
    Colorado $151,460

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $134,120
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,940
    Computer Network Architects $132,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,490
    Data Scientists $105,380
    Computer Occupations, All Other $122,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Denver, CO is $72.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.07 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Denver, CO is 10.5% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $98,160 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,130.