Database Architects Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $100,450 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.30
10th percentile $79,010
90th percentile $154,820
Employed locally 80
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,010
    25th
    $79,010
    50th (median)
    $100,450
    75th
    $125,860
    90th
    $154,820

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 148% Median Database Architects salary is 48% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $132,410

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $114,230
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,520
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,910
    Computer Systems Analysts $96,970
    Information Security Analysts $88,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other $100,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Tucson, AZ is $48.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.15 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Tucson, AZ is 26.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $79,010 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,010.