Database Architects Salary in North Carolina

Database Architectss in North Carolina have a median annual salary of $134,630, which works out to about $64.73 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $106,320 to $164,020, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Database Architects pay in North Carolina at a glance

Median annual salary

$134,630

Median hourly wage

$64.73/hr

Average annual salary

$136,590

Average hourly wage

$65.67/hr

25th percentile

$106,320

75th percentile

$164,020

10th percentile

$81,230

90th percentile

$178,380

People employed

4,070

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid database architects roles in North Carolina.

10th percentile
$81,230
25th percentile
$106,320
Median percentile
$134,630
75th percentile
$164,020
90th percentile
$178,380

North Carolina vs U.S. salary

The median salary for database architects roles in North Carolina is about 3.5% below the U.S. median of $139,500 for the same occupation.

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How much does a database architects make in North Carolina?

Half of database architects roles in North Carolina report earning more than $134,630 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $136,590 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $106,320 and a quarter are above $164,020, so most database architects pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect database architects pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.