Database Architects Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $133,490 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.18
10th percentile $68,620
90th percentile $166,290
Employed locally 40
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,620
    25th
    $93,120
    50th (median)
    $133,490
    75th
    $151,790
    90th
    $166,290

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 159% Median Database Architects salary is 59% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $132,880
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $131,470

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,930
    Software Developers $103,530
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,350
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,220
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,260
    Data Scientists $87,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Lancaster, PA is $64.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.91 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Lancaster, PA is 1.8% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $68,620 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,120.