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Database Architects Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Database Architects make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$170,160
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.9% vs 2024
$175,330
Mean Salary
$170,160
Median Salary
$81.81
Hourly Rate
6,210 people work as Database Architects in California
Database Architects salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Database Architects in California earn a median salary of $170,160 per year ($14,180/month).
This is 28.4% above the national average of $132,518.
California ranks #1 out of 46 states for Database Architects pay.
Approximately 6,210 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 6.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Database Architects
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Complex Problem Solving
3.88
Judgment and Decision Making
3.88
Programming
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Engineering and Technology
3.95
Design
3.71
Mathematics
3.67
English Language
3.18
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(78.3% of workers)
Salaries for Database Architects in California range from $101,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $227,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $132,880 and $203,130.
How much do Database Architects make in California?
The median annual salary for Database Architects in California is $170,160 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $175,330.
What is the salary range for a Database Architects in California?
Salaries for Database Architects in California range from $101,200 at the 10th percentile to $227,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $132,880 and $203,130.
What is the starting salary for a Database Architects in California?
Entry-level Database Architects positions in California typically start around $101,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $132,880 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Database Architects in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,210 people are employed as Database Architects in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Database Architects in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Database Architects in California is approximately $81.81 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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