Database Architects Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $129,940 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $62.47
10th percentile $70,910
90th percentile $167,570
Employed locally 620
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,910
    25th
    $97,560
    50th (median)
    $129,940
    75th
    $142,870
    90th
    $167,570

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 173% Median Database Architects salary is 73% 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
    Flint, MI $157,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $142,660
    Bloomington, IL $136,730
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $134,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $132,880

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,780
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,520
    Computer Systems Analysts $104,360
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,450
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,470
    Data Scientists $103,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Detroit, MI is $62.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.24 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Detroit, MI is 4.4% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $70,910 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,560.