Database Architects Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $129,000 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $62.02
10th percentile $66,200
90th percentile $171,270
Employed locally 660
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,200
    25th
    $93,770
    50th (median)
    $129,000
    75th
    $152,670
    90th
    $171,270

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 134% Median Database Architects salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $150,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $147,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $143,260
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $138,480
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $137,570

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,390
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,010
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,610
    Computer Occupations, All Other $114,300
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,470
    Data Scientists $102,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Raleigh, NC is $62.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.35 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Raleigh, NC is 5.1% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $66,200 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,770.