Database Architects Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $128,250 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $61.66
10th percentile $64,290
90th percentile $183,250
Employed locally 160
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,290
    25th
    $98,100
    50th (median)
    $128,250
    75th
    $161,970
    90th
    $183,250

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 149% Median Database Architects salary is 49% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $162,310
    California $159,130
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $154,150
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $145,300

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $136,760
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,880
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,210
    Data Scientists $105,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Riverside, CA is $61.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.10 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Riverside, CA is 5.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $64,290 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,100.