Database Architects Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $117,260 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $56.37
10th percentile $66,780
90th percentile $145,650
Employed locally 40
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,780
    25th
    $92,870
    50th (median)
    $117,260
    75th
    $124,030
    90th
    $145,650

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 170% Median Database Architects salary is 70% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $138,010
    Jacksonville, FL $130,620
    Kansas City, MO-KS $126,930
    Jackson, MS $85,490

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,730
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $93,690
    Information Security Analysts $92,990
    Computer Network Architects $94,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Wichita, KS is $56.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.03 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Wichita, KS is 13.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $66,780 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,870.