Database Architects Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $137,100 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $65.91
10th percentile $94,020
90th percentile $174,970
Employed locally 100
National median $135,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,020
    25th
    $118,910
    50th (median)
    $137,100
    75th
    $161,910
    90th
    $174,970

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Database Architects salary vs area income 147% Median Database Architects salary is 47% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $162,310
    Massachusetts $161,160
    Madison, WI $158,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $155,880
    Maine $154,790
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $154,790

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$130,200
    Computer User Support Specialists$63,950
    Computer Systems Analysts$107,760
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96,660
    Data Scientists$120,130
    Computer Occupations, All Other$82,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Database Architects make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Database Architects in Worcester, MA is $65.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.38 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Database Architects salaries?

    The median Database Architects salary in Worcester, MA is 0.8% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Database Architects (10th percentile) earn around $94,020 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,910.