Database Architects pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for database architects is $64.73 an hour ($134,630 a year). About 4,070 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($139,500). North Carolina ranks 20th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database architects in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.06 | $81,230 |
| 25% of workers | $51.12 | $106,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.73 | $134,630 |
| 75% of workers | $78.86 | $164,020 |
| 90% of workers | $85.76 | $178,380 |
Database Architects pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $141,770 | 560 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $138,870 | 1,560 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $132,740 | 710 |
| Wilmington | $131,470 | 50 |
| Winston-Salem | $125,530 | 130 |
| Asheville | $110,910 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,710 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,120 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $106,850 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,850 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $95,230 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $100,390 |
| Information Security Analysts | $131,540 |
| Computer Network Architects | $127,320 |
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