Database Architect Salary in Alaska (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Database Architects in Alaska, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alaska Median
$112,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$54.09
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#39 of 46
70 employed here

How much does a Database Architect make in Alaska?

A Database Architect working in Alaska earns a median salary of $112,500 per year, or about $54.09 per hour. That is 19% below the national median of $139,500 for this occupation.

Within Alaska, entry-level pay starts around $65,060 while the top 10% make $130,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $87,460 and $120,970 a year.

Database Architect salary range in Alaska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$65,060$31.28
25th percentile (early career)$87,460$42.05
50th percentile (median)$112,500$54.09
75th percentile (experienced)$120,970$58.16
90th percentile (top earners)$130,500$62.74

How Alaska compares

Alaska ranks 39th out of 46 states and territories for Database Architect pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$170,160
2Massachusetts$161,650
3Virginia$160,360
4Arizona$156,100
5Colorado$154,560

Working as a Database Architect in Alaska

Nationally, about 67,000 people work as Database Architects in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Alaska pay ($112,500) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Database Architect make in Alaska?
The median Database Architect salary in Alaska is $112,500 per year, or about $54.09 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $65,060 at the entry level to $130,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alaska pay compare to the national average?
Alaska pays Database Architects about 19% less than the national median of $139,500. Alaska ranks 39th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alaska a good state for Database Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $112,500 a year. About 70 Database Architects are employed in Alaska. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alaska?
The highest-paying occupations in Alaska include Emergency Medicine Physician ($452,620), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($421,450), General Internal Medicine Physician ($366,080), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.