Database Architects Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $143,260 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $68.88
10th percentile $90,260
90th percentile $195,380
Employed locally 570
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,260
    25th
    $112,410
    50th (median)
    $143,260
    75th
    $195,380
    90th
    $195,380

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 151% Median Database Architects salary is 51% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $170,960
    California $159,130
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $157,730
    Peoria, IL $154,400
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $153,240
    Colorado $151,460

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $149,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,300
    Computer Occupations, All Other $117,020
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,350
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Portland, OR-WA is $68.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.35 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Portland, OR-WA is 5.4% above 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 $90,260 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,410.