Database Architect Salary in Minnesota (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Minnesota Median
$133,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#24 of 46
1,240 employed here

How much does a Database Architect make in Minnesota?

A Database Architect working in Minnesota earns a median salary of $133,050 per year, or about $63.97 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $139,500 for this occupation.

Within Minnesota, entry-level pay starts around $94,220 while the top 10% make $169,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $110,360 and $157,680 a year.

Database Architect salary range in Minnesota

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$94,220$45.30
25th percentile (early career)$110,360$53.06
50th percentile (median)$133,050$63.97
75th percentile (experienced)$157,680$75.81
90th percentile (top earners)$169,380$81.43

How Minnesota compares

Minnesota ranks 24th 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 Minnesota

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 Minnesota pay ($133,050) 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 Minnesota?
The median Database Architect salary in Minnesota is $133,050 per year, or about $63.97 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $94,220 at the entry level to $169,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Minnesota pay compare to the national average?
Minnesota pays Database Architects about 5% less than the national median of $139,500. Minnesota ranks 24th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Minnesota a good state for Database Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $133,050 a year. About 1,240 Database Architects are employed in Minnesota. 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 Minnesota?
The highest-paying occupations in Minnesota include Radiologist ($708,340), Dermatologist ($625,790), Surgeon, All Other ($568,150), 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.