Database Architects Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $170,700 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $82.07
10th percentile $111,930
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,540
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,930
    25th
    $141,290
    50th (median)
    $170,700
    75th
    $208,720

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 128% Median Database Architects salary is 28% 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
    Tulsa, OK $167,760
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $166,210
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $163,730

    Nearby metros — Database Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $174,910
    Computer Occupations, All Other $157,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $145,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $85,010
    Data Scientists $166,300
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $160,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in San Francisco, CA is $82.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $114.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Database Architects salary in San Francisco, CA is 25.5% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $111,930 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $141,290.