Database Architects Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $131,550 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.24
10th percentile $91,000
90th percentile $194,300
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,000
    25th
    $104,520
    50th (median)
    $131,550
    75th
    $163,820
    90th
    $194,300

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 138% Median Database Architects salary is 38% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $155,160
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $154,790
    Connecticut $147,400
    South Carolina $128,440
    Utah $127,770
    South Dakota $127,460

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,750
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,550
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $82,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Salt Lake City, UT is $63.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.30 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 3.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $91,000 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,520.