Database Architect Salary in Arkansas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arkansas Median
$104,070
per year
Hourly Rate
$50.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-25% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#45 of 46
360 employed here

How much does a Database Architect make in Arkansas?

A Database Architect working in Arkansas earns a median salary of $104,070 per year, or about $50.03 per hour. That is 25% below the national median of $139,500 for this occupation.

Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $74,700 while the top 10% make $162,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $87,920 and $131,770 a year.

Database Architect salary range in Arkansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$74,700$35.91
25th percentile (early career)$87,920$42.27
50th percentile (median)$104,070$50.03
75th percentile (experienced)$131,770$63.35
90th percentile (top earners)$162,920$78.33

How Arkansas compares

Arkansas ranks 45th 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 Arkansas

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 Arkansas pay ($104,070) 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 Arkansas?
The median Database Architect salary in Arkansas is $104,070 per year, or about $50.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $74,700 at the entry level to $162,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Database Architects about 25% less than the national median of $139,500. Arkansas ranks 45th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Database Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $104,070 a year. About 360 Database Architects are employed in Arkansas. 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 Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), 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.