Database Architect Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$132,830
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#27 of 46
500 employed here

How much does a Database Architect make in Indiana?

Database Architects in Indiana take home a median of $132,830 annually — roughly $63.86 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $139,500.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $83,480 while the top 10% make $172,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $106,690 and $163,430 a year.

Database Architect salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$83,480$40.13
25th percentile (early career)$106,690$51.29
50th percentile (median)$132,830$63.86
75th percentile (experienced)$163,430$78.57
90th percentile (top earners)$172,460$82.91

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 27th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($132,830) 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 Indiana?
The median Database Architect salary in Indiana is $132,830 per year, or about $63.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $83,480 at the entry level to $172,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Database Architects about 5% less than the national median of $139,500. Indiana ranks 27th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Database Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $132,830 a year. About 500 Database Architects are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.