Database Architects Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $150,760 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $72.48
10th percentile $88,550
90th percentile $170,340
Employed locally 120
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,550
    25th
    $110,050
    50th (median)
    $150,760
    75th
    $165,420
    90th
    $170,340

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $143,110
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $137,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $137,290

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $126,820
    Computer User Support Specialists $67,600
    Computer Systems Analysts $106,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $93,780
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $104,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Trenton, NJ is $72.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.52 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Trenton, NJ is 10.9% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $88,550 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,050.