Database Architects Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $117,370 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $56.43
10th percentile $58,080
90th percentile $165,290
Employed locally 220
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,080
    25th
    $78,460
    50th (median)
    $117,370
    75th
    $151,680
    90th
    $165,290

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 164% Median Database Architects salary is 64% 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
    Kentucky $102,560
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $84,580
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,820

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,420
    Software Developers $106,470
    Computer Systems Analysts $86,970
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,820
    Computer Network Support Specialists $65,200
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $56.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.73 or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 13.7% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $58,080 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,460.