Database Architects Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $115,830 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $55.69
10th percentile $59,940
90th percentile $158,450
Employed locally 60
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,940
    25th
    $74,850
    50th (median)
    $115,830
    75th
    $137,760
    90th
    $158,450

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $130,640
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $129,440
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $110,090

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $113,180
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,650
    Computer Systems Analysts $75,760
    Computer Occupations, All Other $64,660
    Computer Network Architects $119,670
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Knoxville, TN is $55.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.55 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Knoxville, TN is 14.8% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $59,940 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,850.