How much does a database architect make in Houston?
$139,100a year
Median yearly pay for database architects in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $66.88 an hour or $11,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.88
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,820Median: $139,100Highest 10%: $192,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,820 | $37.89 | |
| 25th | $119,400 | $57.39 | |
| Median | $139,100 | $66.88 | |
| 75th | $169,200 | $81.36 | |
| 90th | $192,400 | $92.50 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for database architects.
| Dallas, TX | $154,800 |
| Austin, TX | $140,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $135,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $126,700 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $134,100 |
| Software Developer | $129,400 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $124,900 |
| Database Administrator | $116,000 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,400 |
| Data Scientist | $106,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $105,400 |
| Statistician | $104,300 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $101,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database architect make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $66.88 ($139,100 a year).
Do database architects make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $139,100 against $139,500 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $151,400, so Houston pays 8% less.
Where does Houston rank for database architect pay?
43 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a database architect make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $192,400 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.