Database Architects Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $137,990 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $66.34
10th percentile $79,400
90th percentile $204,170
Employed locally 390
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,400
    25th
    $111,870
    50th (median)
    $137,990
    75th
    $173,920
    90th
    $204,170

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 135% Median Database Architects salary is 35% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $154,150
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $145,300

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,560
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,530
    Computer Systems Analysts $113,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,990
    Data Scientists $127,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in San Diego, CA is $66.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Database Architects salary in San Diego, CA is 1.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $79,400 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,870.