Database Architects Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $131,470 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.21
10th percentile $82,210
90th percentile $176,020
Employed locally 110
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,210
    25th
    $108,870
    50th (median)
    $131,470
    75th
    $156,590
    90th
    $176,020

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 166% Median Database Architects salary is 66% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,760
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $137,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $134,790
    Lancaster, PA $133,490
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $132,880

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $106,690
    Computer Occupations, All Other $97,870
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,780
    Computer Systems Analysts $94,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,580
    Data Scientists $87,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Harrisburg, PA is $63.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.96 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Harrisburg, PA is 3.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $82,210 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,870.