Database Architects Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $130,640 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $62.81
10th percentile $75,930
90th percentile $183,110
Employed locally 320
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,930
    25th
    $110,680
    50th (median)
    $130,640
    75th
    $162,880
    90th
    $183,110

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 158% Median Database Architects salary is 58% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $129,440
    Knoxville, TN $115,830
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $110,090

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,150
    Computer Systems Analysts $81,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $66,180
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $63,510
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Nashville, TN is $62.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.15 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Nashville, TN is 3.9% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $75,930 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,680.