How much does a database architect make in California?
$170,200a year
Median yearly pay for database architects in California. That is $81.81 an hour or $14,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.81
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,200Median: $170,200Highest 10%: $227,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| 25th | $132,900 | $63.88 | |
| Median | $170,200 | $81.81 | |
| 75th | $203,100 | $97.66 | |
| 90th | $227,900 | $109.57 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $198,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $175,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $169,300 |
| Oxnard, CA | $168,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $159,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $156,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $155,700 |
| Stockton, CA | $132,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $132,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $130,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for database architects.
| 1. California | $170,200 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $161,700 |
| 3. Virginia | $160,400 |
| 4. Arizona | $156,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database architect make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $81.81 ($170,200 a year).
Do database architects make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $170,200 against $139,500 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for database architect pay?
California ranks 1 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays database architects the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $198,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.