Database Architects Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $130,560 -4% vs national
Median hourly $62.77
10th percentile $82,480
90th percentile $171,460
Employed locally 500
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,480
    25th
    $105,140
    50th (median)
    $130,560
    75th
    $152,860
    90th
    $171,460

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 161% Median Database Architects salary is 61% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $150,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $147,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $143,260
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $138,480
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $137,570

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,980
    Computer Systems Analysts $112,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,140
    Computer User Support Specialists $63,370
    Data Scientists $93,110
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $108,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Durham, NC is $62.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.90 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Durham, NC is 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $82,480 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,140.