Database Architects Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $132,880 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.88
10th percentile $97,620
90th percentile $164,350
Employed locally 790
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,620
    25th
    $107,270
    50th (median)
    $132,880
    75th
    $152,800
    90th
    $164,350

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 135% Median Database Architects salary is 35% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,430
    Computer User Support Specialists $64,890
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,680
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,680
    Data Scientists $119,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $63.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.43 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 2.3% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $97,620 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,270.