Database Architects pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for database architects is $62.98 an hour ($131,000 a year). About 1,390 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($139,500). Michigan ranks 29th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database architects in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.37 | $79,810 |
| 25% of workers | $49.17 | $102,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.98 | $131,000 |
| 75% of workers | $74.17 | $154,270 |
| 90% of workers | $83.68 | $174,060 |
Database Architects pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flint | $157,100 | 30 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $132,040 | 730 |
| Ann Arbor | $127,990 | 140 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $118,980 | 140 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $102,160 | 90 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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