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

A SQL Architect's salary grows with experience: starting around $122,201 for beginners, reaching about $124,147 at mid-level, and approach $131,240 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a SQL Architect?

SQL Architect salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SQL Architect roles are District of Columbia $138,600, California $138,075, Massachusetts $136,234. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SQL Architect roles make?

Salaries for SQL Architect level roles vary by specialization: SQL Developer: $148,203; Sql Specialist: $134,735; Sql Programmer: $124,665; SQL Consultant: $116,636; SQL DBA: $103,647.

SQL Architect Salary in Delaware

How much does a SQL Architect make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQL Architect in Delaware is $126,771 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,363
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,179 to $135,979
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,357

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SQL Architect Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,979	$11,332	$2,615	$65
Average	$126,771	$10,564	$2,438	$61
25th Percentile	$118,179	$9,848	$2,273	$57

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Key Factors That Influence SQL Architect Salaries

A SQL 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 SQL Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SQL 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): $122,201
Early Career (1-2 years): $122,850
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,147
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,802
Expert (over 8 years): $131,240

Levels	Salary
Entry Level SQL Architect	$122,201
Intermediate Level SQL Architect	$122,850
Senior Level SQL Architect	$124,147
Specialist Level SQL Architect	$128,802
Expert Level SQL Architect	$131,240

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How Do SQL 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 SQL Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $138,600.
California: $138,075.
Massachusetts: $136,234.

District of Columbia $138,600 California $138,075 Massachusetts $136,234 Washington $135,734 New Jersey $135,684 Alaska $135,508 Connecticut $133,781 New York $133,080

Hawaii $130,839 Rhode Island $129,788 Maryland $129,074 Minnesota $128,098 Colorado $127,722 Illinois $127,597 Oregon $127,121 Delaware $126,771

New Hampshire $126,550 Virginia $126,057 Pennsylvania $124,618 Nevada $123,892 North Dakota $123,654 Michigan $123,278 Wisconsin $123,141 Vermont $122,865

Texas $122,102 Maine $122,051 Arizona $121,976 Ohio $121,889 Georgia $120,737 Indiana $120,161 Wyoming $120,049 Utah $119,873

Iowa $119,798 Kansas $119,197 Louisiana $119,022 North Carolina $118,960 Missouri $118,934 Florida $118,446 Montana $118,183 Nebraska $117,933

Kentucky $117,795 South Carolina $117,295 Tennessee $116,982 Idaho $116,856 New Mexico $115,943 Oklahoma $115,742 Alabama $115,004 South Dakota $113,764

Arkansas $113,089 West Virginia $112,725 Mississippi $111,636

Top Paying Cities for SQL 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:

Lincoln: $131,202
Little Creek: $129,988
Magnolia: $130,526

Lincoln, DE $131,202 Little Creek, DE $129,988 Magnolia, DE $130,526 Milford, DE $131,202 Marydel, DE $129,500 Millsboro, DE $131,202 Millville, DE $132,078 Milton, DE $131,202

Nassau, DE $131,202 Ocean View, DE $132,078 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,078 Seaford, DE $129,825 Selbyville, DE $132,078 Smyrna, DE $129,350 Viola, DE $130,526 Woodside, DE $130,151

Bear, DE $128,398 Newark, DE $128,448 Claymont, DE $128,548 Delaware City, DE $128,448 Hockessin, DE $128,548 Kirkwood, DE $128,448 Middletown, DE $129,087 Montchanin, DE $128,548

New Castle, DE $128,548 Odessa, DE $129,262 Port Penn, DE $128,098 Rockland, DE $128,548 Saint Georges, DE $128,448 Townsend, DE $129,074 Winterthur, DE $128,548 Lewes, DE $131,202

Wilmington, DE $128,548 Dover, DE $129,925 Dover Afb, DE $130,226 Bethany Beach, DE $132,078 Bethel, DE $129,825 Bridgeville, DE $131,202 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,063 Cheswold, DE $129,625

Clayton, DE $129,299 Dagsboro, DE $132,078 Delmar, DE $129,825 Ellendale, DE $131,202 Felton, DE $131,202 Fenwick Island, DE $132,078 Frankford, DE $132,078 Frederica, DE $131,202

Georgetown, DE $131,202 Greenwood, DE $131,202 Harbeson, DE $131,202 Harrington, DE $131,202 Hartly, DE $129,237 Houston, DE $131,202 Kenton, DE $129,299 Laurel, DE $129,825

Yorklyn, DE $128,548

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

Understanding how a SQL 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.

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$118,179

Average $126,771/year

$135,979

$9,848

Average $10,564/month

$11,332

$2,273

Average $2,438/week

$2,615

$57

Average $61/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,979	$11,332	$2,615	$65
Average	$126,771	$10,564	$2,438	$61
25th Percentile	$118,179	$9,848	$2,273	$57

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