Database Architects Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $132,620 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.76
10th percentile $85,920
90th percentile $191,880
Employed locally 370
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,920
    25th
    $112,120
    50th (median)
    $132,620
    75th
    $158,750
    90th
    $191,880

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 178% Median Database Architects salary is 78% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $139,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $135,730
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $128,650
    El Paso, TX $123,990

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$125,210
    Computer Occupations, All Other$108,760
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,360
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,150
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,920
    Data Scientists$107,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in San Antonio, TX is $63.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.23 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in San Antonio, TX is 2.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $85,920 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,120.