Database Architect Salary in Florida (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$138,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$66.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#16 of 46
1,810 employed here

How much does a Database Architect make in Florida?

A Database Architect working in Florida earns a median salary of $138,320 per year, or about $66.50 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $139,500 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $85,880 while the top 10% make $206,410 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $103,080 and $168,500 a year.

Database Architect salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$85,880$41.29
25th percentile (early career)$103,080$49.56
50th percentile (median)$138,320$66.50
75th percentile (experienced)$168,500$81.01
90th percentile (top earners)$206,410$99.24

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 16th 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 Florida

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 Florida pay ($138,320) 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 Florida?
The median Database Architect salary in Florida is $138,320 per year, or about $66.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $85,880 at the entry level to $206,410 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Database Architects about 1% less than the national median of $139,500. Florida ranks 16th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Database Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $138,320 a year. About 1,810 Database Architects are employed in Florida. 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 Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.