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Database Architects

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Database Architects

National Avg Annual Salary

$142,620

National Avg Hourly Wage

$68.57

National Total Employment

64,770

Top Metro Avg Salary

$183,530

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $162,820.

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Largest State Market

Virginia has one of the largest employment markets with 7,140 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV shows an average annual salary of $183,530.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 6,710 jobs.

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Top States for Database Architects

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $162,820 5,850 Open
Massachusetts MA $161,000 1,720 Open
District of Columbia DC $158,550 800 Open
Colorado CO $152,940 2,140 Open
Hawaii HI $150,190 70 Open
Delaware DE $150,060 0 Open
Rhode Island RI $149,350 190 Open
Connecticut CT $147,910 700 Open
Washington WA $147,540 2,490 Open
Oregon OR $147,530 710 Open