Database Architects Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $132,410 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.66
10th percentile $87,130
90th percentile $186,620
Employed locally 710
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,130
    25th
    $113,390
    50th (median)
    $132,410
    75th
    $164,290
    90th
    $186,620

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 156% Median Database Architects salary is 56% 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
    Tucson, AZ $100,450

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,600
    Computer User Support Specialists $63,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,280
    Computer Occupations, All Other $115,590
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,200
    Computer Network Architects $128,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Phoenix, AZ is $63.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.26 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $87,130 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,390.