Database Architects Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $128,650 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.85
10th percentile $77,650
90th percentile $178,080
Employed locally 1,130
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,650
    25th
    $77,650
    50th (median)
    $128,650
    75th
    $156,660
    90th
    $178,080

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 160% Median Database Architects salary is 60% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $139,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $135,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,620
    El Paso, TX $123,990

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other$104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts$114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96,500
    Data Scientists$100,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Houston, TX is $61.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.50 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Houston, TX is 5.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $77,650 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,650.