Database Architects Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $117,130 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $56.31
10th percentile $68,750
90th percentile $174,690
Employed locally 30
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,750
    25th
    $82,980
    50th (median)
    $117,130
    75th
    $147,100
    90th
    $174,690

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 159% Median Database Architects salary is 59% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $150,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $147,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $143,260
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $138,480
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $137,570

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $120,240
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,850
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other $99,590
    Information Security Analysts $119,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Wilmington, NC is $56.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.54 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Wilmington, NC is 13.9% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $68,750 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,980.