How much does a database architect make in Madison?
$155,200a year
Median yearly pay for database architects in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $74.60 an hour or $12,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.60
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,490Median: $155,200Highest 10%: $162,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,490 | $46.87 | |
| 25th | $129,800 | $62.39 | |
| Median | $155,200 | $74.60 | |
| 75th | $162,600 | $78.15 | |
| 90th | $162,600 | $78.15 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for database architects.
| Milwaukee, WI | $148,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $134,000 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $135,500 |
| Actuary | $135,300 |
| Software Developer | $130,600 |
| Statistician | $107,900 |
| Database Administrator | $105,700 |
| Information Security Analyst | $104,100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,600 |
| Computer Occupation | $97,950 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,840 |
| Computer Programmer | $97,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database architect make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $74.60 ($155,200 a year).
Do database architects make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $155,200 against $139,500 nationally, 11% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $137,800, so Madison pays 13% more.
Where does Madison rank for database architect pay?
21 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a database architect make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,600 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.