Database Architects pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX), the median pay for database architects is $74.41 an hour ($154,770 a year). About 4,320 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($139,500). It is 2% higher than the Texas median ($151,370).
Pay range for database architects in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.39 | $90,250 |
| 25% of workers | $62.40 | $129,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $74.41 | $154,770 |
| 75% of workers | $79.55 | $165,470 |
| 90% of workers | $102.06 | $212,280 |
Database Architects pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (this page) | $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)
- 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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