Database Architects Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $123,630 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.44
10th percentile $101,200
90th percentile $170,660
Employed locally 100
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,200
    25th
    $109,970
    50th (median)
    $123,630
    75th
    $135,110
    90th
    $170,660

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 163% Median Database Architects salary is 63% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $170,960
    California $159,130
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $157,730
    Peoria, IL $154,400
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $153,240
    Colorado $151,460

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,780
    Software Developers$121,620
    Computer Systems Analysts$110,950
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,970
    Statisticians$93,620
    Information Security Analysts$121,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Salem, OR is $59.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.43 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Salem, OR is 9.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $101,200 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,970.