Database Architects Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $131,900 -3% vs national
Median hourly $63.41
10th percentile $83,450
90th percentile $160,230
Employed locally 170
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,450
    25th
    $108,900
    50th (median)
    $131,900
    75th
    $138,610
    90th
    $160,230

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 157% Median Database Architects salary is 57% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $188,120
    California $159,130
    West Virginia $157,590
    District of Columbia $157,080
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $155,160
    Peoria, IL $154,400

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,630
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,990
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,040
    Data Scientists $102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Des Moines, IA is $63.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.60 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Des Moines, IA is 3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $83,450 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,900.