Database Architects Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $133,790 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $64.32
10th percentile $92,780
90th percentile $165,200
Employed locally 410
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,780
    25th
    $113,040
    50th (median)
    $133,790
    75th
    $159,040
    90th
    $165,200

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 174% Median Database Architects salary is 74% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $188,120
    West Virginia $157,590
    Flint, MI $157,100
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $155,160
    Maine $154,790
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $154,790

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$105,990
    Computer Systems Analysts$99,500
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,460
    Computer Network Support Specialists$74,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,190
    Computer Occupations, All Other$102,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Indianapolis, IN is $64.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.28 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $92,780 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,040.