How much does a database architect make in Dallas?
$154,800a year
Median yearly pay for database architects in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $74.41 an hour or $12,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.41
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 4,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,250Median: $154,800Highest 10%: $212,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,250 | $43.39 | |
| 25th | $129,800 | $62.40 | |
| Median | $154,800 | $74.41 | |
| 75th | $165,500 | $79.55 | |
| 90th | $212,300 | $102.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for database architects.
| Austin, TX | $140,000 |
| Houston, TX | $139,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $135,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $126,700 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $137,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $133,600 |
| Software Developer | $133,300 |
| Data Scientist | $127,800 |
| Actuary | $127,700 |
| Computer Occupation | $127,400 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,500 |
| Database Administrator | $122,400 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $106,400 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database architect make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $74.41 ($154,800 a year).
Do database architects make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $154,800 against $139,500 nationally, 11% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $151,400, so Dallas pays 2% more.
Where does Dallas rank for database architect pay?
22 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a database architect make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,300 or more.
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.