Database Architects pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for database architects is $55.37 an hour ($115,170 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($139,500). Tennessee ranks 38th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database architects in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.31 | $73,440 |
| 25% of workers | $40.49 | $84,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.37 | $115,170 |
| 75% of workers | $68.24 | $141,930 |
| 90% of workers | $81.98 | $170,520 |
Database Architects pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $124,080 | 120 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $121,730 | 300 |
| Knoxville | $101,090 | 80 |
| Chattanooga | $100,260 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database architects
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- 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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|---|---|
| Software Developers | $122,430 |
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| Computer Occupations, All Other | $76,470 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,630 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $88,100 |
| Computer Network Architects | $123,860 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $63,510 |
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