Database Architects Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $121,310 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $58.32
10th percentile $79,840
90th percentile $169,440
Employed locally 80
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,840
    25th
    $96,840
    50th (median)
    $121,310
    75th
    $152,660
    90th
    $169,440

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 137% Median Database Architects salary is 37% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $155,160
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $154,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $154,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $149,910
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,760
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $133,930

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,680
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,200
    Data Scientists $99,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $107,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Portland, ME is $58.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.00 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Portland, ME is 10.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $79,840 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,840.