Database Architects pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for database architects is $77.72 an hour ($161,650 a year). About 2,690 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($139,500). Massachusetts ranks 2nd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database architects in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $59.46 | $123,670 |
| 25% of workers | $64.78 | $134,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $77.72 | $161,650 |
| 75% of workers | $88.28 | $183,610 |
| 90% of workers | $106.21 | $220,910 |
Database Architects pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $161,730 | 50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $161,650 | 2,120 |
| Worcester | $150,940 | 170 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database architects
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,900 openings a year (BLS)
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