Connecticut Median
$144,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$69.45
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#9 of 46
1,140 employed here
How much does a Database Architect make in Connecticut?
A Database Architect working in Connecticut earns a median salary of $144,460 per year, or about $69.45 per hour. That is 4% above the national median of $139,500 for this occupation.
Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $106,040 while the top 10% make $210,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $133,850 and $164,280 a year.
Database Architect salary range in Connecticut
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $106,040 | $50.98 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $133,850 | $64.35 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $144,460 | $69.45 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $164,280 | $78.98 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $210,800 | $101.35 |
|
How Connecticut compares
Connecticut ranks 9th out of 46 states and territories for Database Architect pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Database Architect salary in other states
California $170,160Massachusetts $161,650Virginia $160,360Arizona $156,100Colorado $154,560Texas $151,370District of Columbia $150,010Delaware $147,800Illinois $142,500New York $141,350Rhode Island $140,320Nevada $140,200New Hampshire $139,990Georgia $139,500Florida $138,320Oregon $138,250Wisconsin $137,810South Dakota $136,540North Carolina $134,630Nebraska $134,320Hawaii $134,040Maine $133,120Minnesota $133,050Maryland $132,940Ohio $132,910Indiana $132,830Utah $131,740Michigan $131,000South Carolina $130,000Kansas $129,990Washington $128,760Kentucky $125,400Iowa $124,040Idaho $121,380New Jersey $120,790New Mexico $117,950Tennessee $115,170Alaska $112,500Missouri $110,570Oklahoma $110,110Montana $109,990North Dakota $109,430Alabama $105,450Arkansas $104,070Mississippi $98,420
Working as a Database Architect in Connecticut
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 Connecticut pay ($144,460) 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 Connecticut?
The median Database Architect salary in Connecticut is $144,460 per year, or about $69.45 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $106,040 at the entry level to $210,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Database Architects about 4% more than the national median of $139,500. Connecticut ranks 9th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Database Architects?
Yes on pay — Connecticut pays above the national median for this occupation, at $144,460 a year. About 1,140 Database Architects are employed in Connecticut. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), 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.