Database Architects Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $154,150 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $74.11
10th percentile $97,490
90th percentile $199,920
Employed locally 190
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,490
    25th
    $125,540
    50th (median)
    $154,150
    75th
    $175,030
    90th
    $199,920

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 164% Median Database Architects salary is 64% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $145,300
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $102,430
    Software Developers $141,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $109,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,310
    Data Scientists $98,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Sacramento, CA is $74.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.98 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $97,490 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,540.