Database Architects Salary in Lincoln, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lincoln, NE

Median annual salary $108,830 -20% vs national
Median hourly $52.32
10th percentile $65,860
90th percentile $151,070
Employed locally 60
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,860
    25th
    $93,260
    50th (median)
    $108,830
    75th
    $139,790
    90th
    $151,070

    Lincoln economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,095 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 149% Median Database Architects salary is 49% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $162,310
    Maine $154,790
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $154,790
    New Haven, CT $151,530
    Connecticut $147,400
    New Jersey $143,900

    Related occupations in Lincoln, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,340
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,810
    Computer Systems Analysts $77,850
    Computer Occupations, All Other $83,700
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $80,460
    Computer Network Support Specialists $62,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Lincoln?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Lincoln, NE is $52.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.88 or more per hour.

    Is Lincoln above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Lincoln, NE is 20% 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 Lincoln?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $65,860 per year in Lincoln, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,260.