Database Architects Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $133,020 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.95
10th percentile $89,200
90th percentile $188,730
Employed locally 50
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,200
    25th
    $118,580
    50th (median)
    $133,020
    75th
    $170,600
    90th
    $188,730

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 146% Median Database Architects salary is 46% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $74,780
    Computer Occupations, All Other $119,230
    Computer Network Architects $136,160
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,120
    Data Scientists $112,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Fort Collins, CO is $63.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.74 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Fort Collins, CO is 2.2% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $89,200 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,580.