Database Architects Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $124,390 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $59.80
10th percentile $70,230
90th percentile $176,760
Employed locally 40
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,230
    25th
    $107,430
    50th (median)
    $124,390
    75th
    $149,950
    90th
    $176,760

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 160% Median Database Architects salary is 60% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,000
    Software Developers $116,990
    Computer Systems Analysts $104,870
    Computer Occupations, All Other $96,180
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,870
    Data Scientists $97,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Reading, PA is $59.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.50 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Reading, PA is 8.5% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $70,230 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,430.