Database Architects Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $128,330 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.70
10th percentile $65,050
90th percentile $149,630
Employed locally 40
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,050
    25th
    $96,950
    50th (median)
    $128,330
    75th
    $149,630
    90th
    $149,630

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 190% Median Database Architects salary is 90% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $188,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $143,260
    Nevada $130,360
    Pennsylvania $129,040
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $128,510

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $99,700
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,720
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,190
    Information Security Analysts $104,600
    Computer Network Architects $98,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Roanoke, VA is $61.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.71 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Roanoke, VA is 5.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $65,050 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,950.