Database Architects pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for database architects is $72.77 an hour ($151,370 a year). About 8,270 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($139,500). Texas ranks 6th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database architects in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $44.66 | $92,890 |
| 25% of workers | $61.09 | $127,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $72.77 | $151,370 |
| 75% of workers | $79.55 | $165,470 |
| 90% of workers | $96.34 | $200,390 |
Database Architects pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $154,770 | 4,320 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $139,960 | 1,110 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $139,100 | 780 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $135,790 | 390 |
| El Paso | $126,700 | 60 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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