Database Architects Salary in Tennessee

Database Architectss in Tennessee have a median annual salary of $115,170, which works out to about $55.37 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $84,210 to $141,930, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Database Architects pay in Tennessee at a glance

Median annual salary

$115,170

Median hourly wage

$55.37/hr

Average annual salary

$117,980

Average hourly wage

$56.72/hr

25th percentile

$84,210

75th percentile

$141,930

10th percentile

$73,440

90th percentile

$170,520

People employed

650

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$73,440
25th percentile
$84,210
Median percentile
$115,170
75th percentile
$141,930
90th percentile
$170,520

Tennessee vs U.S. salary

The median salary for database architects roles in Tennessee is about 17.4% below the U.S. median of $139,500 for the same occupation.

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How much does a database architects make in Tennessee?

Half of database architects roles in Tennessee report earning more than $115,170 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $117,980 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 $84,210 and a quarter are above $141,930, 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.