Database Architects Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $103,740 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.87
10th percentile $51,070
90th percentile $171,150
Employed locally 50
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,070
    25th
    $86,460
    50th (median)
    $103,740
    75th
    $137,910
    90th
    $171,150

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 163% Median Database Architects salary is 63% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $138,760
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $137,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $134,790
    Lancaster, PA $133,490
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $132,880

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,980
    Software Developers$110,860
    Computer Occupations, All Other$89,380
    Computer Systems Analysts$82,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,570
    Data Scientists$84,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Scranton, PA is $49.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.97 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Scranton, PA is 23.7% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $51,070 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,460.