Database Architects Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $122,290 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $58.79
10th percentile $65,000
90th percentile $169,690
Employed locally 910
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,000
    25th
    $78,720
    50th (median)
    $122,290
    75th
    $147,910
    90th
    $169,690

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 156% Median Database Architects salary is 56% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $132,750
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $131,900
    Richmond, VA $128,070
    Kansas City, MO-KS $126,930
    Montana $116,250

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$120,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other$99,100
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,420
    Computer Systems Analysts$98,330
    Data Scientists$90,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$81,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in St. Louis, MO-IL is $58.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.02 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 10.1% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $65,000 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,720.