Database Architects Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $158,140 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $76.03
10th percentile $119,980
90th percentile $188,820
Employed locally 60
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $119,980
    25th
    $138,210
    50th (median)
    $158,140
    75th
    $160,900
    90th
    $188,820

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 182% Median Database Architects salary is 82% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $147,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $142,660
    Wisconsin $138,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $132,880
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $130,590

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,670
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $92,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other $94,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,660
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $83,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Madison, WI is $76.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.15 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Madison, WI is 16.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $119,980 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $138,210.