Database Architects pay in California
$175,330avg. a year
$84.29 an hour · 6,210 employed
Database Architects in California earn an average of $175,330 a year. That is $30,890 (21%) more than the U.S. average of $144,440. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $198,740.
$170,160Median pay
$84.29Average hourly
+35%Avg. pay since 2021
#1Of 45 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for database architects by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
11,600 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$198,740
$95.55 an hour
21,120 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$191,170
$91.91 an hour
340 jobs
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$159,170
$76.52 an hour
4230 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$157,960
$75.94 an hour
51,530 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$157,410
$75.68 an hour
6390 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$157,310
$75.63 an hour
760 jobs
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$155,880
$74.94 an hour
830 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$140,050
$67.33 an hour
9160 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$133,850
$64.35 an hour
1040 jobs
Fresno, CA
$128,540
$61.80 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Database Architects pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California database architects work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $144,440 | $69.44 |
| California | $175,330 | $84.29 |
| Arizona | $144,610 | $69.52 |
| Nevada | $143,000 | $68.75 |
| Oregon | $140,710 | $67.65 |
Related jobs in California
- Software Developers$186,770
- Computer User Support Specialists$85,030
- Computer Systems Analysts$130,480
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- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$115,210
- Information Security Analysts$149,090
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do database architects make in California?
The average is $175,330 a year, and the median is $170,160. That is $30,890 (21%) more than the U.S. average of $144,440.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$84.29 an hour on average; the median is $81.81.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($198,740), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($191,170). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Fresno, CA ($128,540).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 15-1243. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national database architects page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.