What are the main factors that influence a Database Architect's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Database Architect's salary?

A Database Architect's salary grows with experience: a Data Architect I (0-2 years)earns $81,863, a Database Architect (2-4 years)earns $108,679, a Data Architect III (4-7 years)earns $128,512, a Data Architect IV (7+ years)earns $142,615, a Data Architect V (7-10 years)earns $164,156,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Architect?

Database Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Architect roles are District of Columbia $116,629, California $116,187, Massachusetts $114,638. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Architect roles make?

Salaries for Database Architect level roles vary by specialization: Database Design and Analysis Lead Architect: $162,923; Data Architect V: $162,907; Data Architect IV: $141,530; Senior Database Architect: $139,252; Data Architect III: $127,534.

Database Architect Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Database Architect make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Architect in Rhode Island is $109,213 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

However, a Database Architect's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,104
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,142 to $116,484
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,883

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Database Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,484	$9,707	$2,240	$56
Average	$109,213	$9,101	$2,100	$53
25th Percentile	$100,142	$8,345	$1,926	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Database Architect Salaries

A Database Architect's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Database Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Architect's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,863
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,679
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,512
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,615
Expert (over 8 years): $164,156

Levels	Salary
Data Arch... Level Database Architect	$81,863
Database ... Level Database Architect	$108,679
Data Arch... Level Database Architect	$128,512
Data Arch... Level Database Architect	$142,615
Data Arch... Level Database Architect	$164,156

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How Do Database Architect Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Database Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,629.
California: $116,187.
Massachusetts: $114,638.

District of Columbia $116,629 California $116,187 Massachusetts $114,638 Washington $114,217 New Jersey $114,175 Alaska $114,027 Connecticut $112,574 New York $111,984

Hawaii $110,098 Rhode Island $109,213 Maryland $108,613 Minnesota $107,791 Colorado $107,475 Illinois $107,370 Oregon $106,970 Delaware $106,675

New Hampshire $106,489 Virginia $106,074 Pennsylvania $104,863 Nevada $104,252 North Dakota $104,052 Michigan $103,736 Wisconsin $103,620 Vermont $103,388

Texas $102,746 Maine $102,704 Arizona $102,640 Ohio $102,567 Georgia $101,598 Indiana $101,113 Wyoming $101,018 Utah $100,871

Iowa $100,808 Kansas $100,302 Louisiana $100,154 North Carolina $100,102 Missouri $100,081 Florida $99,670 Montana $99,449 Nebraska $99,238

Kentucky $99,122 South Carolina $98,701 Tennessee $98,437 Idaho $98,332 New Mexico $97,563 Oklahoma $97,395 Alabama $96,773 South Dakota $95,730

Arkansas $95,161 West Virginia $94,856 Mississippi $93,940

Top Paying Cities for Database Architects

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $111,004
Albion: $109,161
Ashaway: $111,425

Adamsville, RI $111,004 Albion, RI $109,161 Ashaway, RI $111,425 Barrington, RI $109,161 Block Island, RI $110,846 Bradford, RI $111,352 Bristol, RI $109,055 Carolina, RI $110,446

Charlestown, RI $110,562 Chepachet, RI $108,950 Clayville, RI $109,055 Coventry, RI $108,950 West Greenwich, RI $108,876 East Greenwich, RI $109,024 Exeter, RI $111,352 Fiskeville, RI $109,161

Forestdale, RI $109,055 Foster, RI $108,876 Glendale, RI $108,876 Greene, RI $110,098 Greenville, RI $109,161 Harmony, RI $109,129 Harrisville, RI $108,950 Hope, RI $109,161

Hope Valley, RI $111,425 Hopkinton, RI $111,457 Jamestown, RI $110,341 Kenyon, RI $111,320 Little Compton, RI $110,962 Manville, RI $109,161 Mapleville, RI $108,876 Newport, RI $110,362

Middletown, RI $110,825 North Kingstown, RI $108,845 North Scituate, RI $109,129 Oakland, RI $108,982 Pascoag, RI $108,918 Pawtucket, RI $109,161 Central Falls, RI $109,161 Cumberland, RI $109,161

Lincoln, RI $109,161 Portsmouth, RI $109,919 Prudence Island, RI $108,950 Rockville, RI $111,457 Saunderstown, RI $110,404 Shannock, RI $111,289 Slatersville, RI $109,055 Slocum, RI $110,404

Tiverton, RI $111,036 Wakefield, RI $110,288 Kingston, RI $110,309 Narragansett, RI $110,330 Peace Dale, RI $110,288 Warren, RI $109,129 Warwick, RI $109,161 Westerly, RI $111,489

West Kingston, RI $110,372 West Warwick, RI $109,161 Wood River Junction, RI $111,352 Woonsocket, RI $109,055 North Smithfield, RI $109,129 Wyoming, RI $111,320 Providence, RI $109,161 Cranston, RI $109,161

North Providence, RI $109,161 East Providence, RI $109,161 Riverside, RI $109,161 Rumford, RI $109,161 Smithfield, RI $109,161 Johnston, RI $109,161

Database Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Architect's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

$100,142

Average $109,213/year

$116,484

$8,345

Average $9,101/month

$9,707

$1,926

Average $2,100/week

$2,240

$48

Average $53/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,484	$9,707	$2,240	$56
Average	$109,213	$9,101	$2,100	$53
25th Percentile	$100,142	$8,345	$1,926	$48

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