Database Architects Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $166,210 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $79.91
10th percentile $124,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 930
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $124,990
    25th
    $124,990
    50th (median)
    $166,210
    75th
    $220,750

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 106% Median Database Architects salary is 6% 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
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $163,730

    Nearby metros — Database Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,700
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $208,270
    Computer Occupations, All Other $168,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $160,800
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $165,700
    Data Scientists $173,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $80,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in San Jose, CA is $79.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $126.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Database Architects salary in San Jose, CA is 22.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $124,990 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,990.