Database Architects Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $84,580 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.67
10th percentile $54,890
90th percentile $140,130
Employed locally 110
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,890
    25th
    $69,510
    50th (median)
    $84,580
    75th
    $116,220
    90th
    $140,130

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 120% Median Database Architects salary is 20% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $130,400
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $117,370
    Kentucky $102,560
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,820

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $123,210
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,160
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,260
    Computer Network Architects $119,360
    Information Security Analysts $99,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Lexington, KY is $40.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.22 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Lexington, KY is 37.8% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $54,890 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,510.