Database Architects Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $126,410 -7% vs national
Median hourly $60.78
10th percentile $70,340
90th percentile $174,470
Employed locally 440
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,340
    25th
    $100,000
    50th (median)
    $126,410
    75th
    $155,200
    90th
    $174,470

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 171% Median Database Architects salary is 71% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,760
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $137,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $134,790
    Lancaster, PA $133,490
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $132,880

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $122,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,760
    Data Scientists $96,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Pittsburgh, PA is $60.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.79 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 7% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $70,340 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,000.