Database Architects Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $142,660 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $68.59
10th percentile $99,150
90th percentile $177,730
Employed locally 130
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,150
    25th
    $121,970
    50th (median)
    $142,660
    75th
    $157,790
    90th
    $177,730

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 187% Median Database Architects salary is 87% 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
    Madison, WI $158,140
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $147,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Wisconsin $138,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $132,880
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $130,590

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,500
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,730
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other$82,740
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$81,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Milwaukee, WI is $68.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.42 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $99,150 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,970.