How much does a database architect make in Milwaukee?
$148,000a year
Median yearly pay for database architects in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $71.16 an hour or $12,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.16
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 132
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,630Median: $148,000Highest 10%: $171,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,630 | $43.57 | |
| 25th | $108,500 | $52.17 | |
| Median | $148,000 | $71.16 | |
| 75th | $170,200 | $81.83 | |
| 90th | $171,400 | $82.42 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for database architects.
| Madison, WI | $155,200 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $134,000 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $134,100 |
| Actuary | $132,000 |
| Software Developer | $123,700 |
| Data Scientist | $104,700 |
| Statistician | $103,300 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,100 |
| Information Security Analyst | $101,600 |
| Database Administrator | $101,500 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $100,700 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database architect make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $71.16 ($148,000 a year).
Do database architects make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $148,000 against $139,500 nationally, 6% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $137,800, so Milwaukee pays 7% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for database architect pay?
29 of 132 metro areas with data.
How much does a database architect make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,400 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.