Database Architects Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $145,300 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $69.86
10th percentile $66,190
90th percentile $201,320
Employed locally 1,730
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,190
    25th
    $109,330
    50th (median)
    $145,300
    75th
    $176,990
    90th
    $201,320

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 155% Median Database Architects salary is 55% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $162,310
    California $159,130
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $154,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $155,330
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,840
    Computer User Support Specialists $71,230
    Computer Systems Analysts $126,520
    Data Scientists $124,270
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Los Angeles, CA is $69.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.37 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Los Angeles, CA is 6.9% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $66,190 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,330.