Missouri Median
$110,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$53.16
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-21% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#40 of 46
1,410 employed here
How much does a Database Architect make in Missouri?
A Database Architect working in Missouri earns a median salary of $110,570 per year, or about $53.16 per hour. That is 21% below the national median of $139,500 for this occupation.
Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $64,420 while the top 10% make $166,610 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,600 and $139,310 a year.
Database Architect salary range in Missouri
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,420 | $30.97 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,600 | $38.75 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $110,570 | $53.16 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $139,310 | $66.98 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $166,610 | $80.10 |
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How Missouri compares
Missouri ranks 40th 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 $147,800Connecticut $144,460Illinois $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 $112,500Oklahoma $110,110Montana $109,990North Dakota $109,430Alabama $105,450Arkansas $104,070Mississippi $98,420
Working as a Database Architect in Missouri
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 Missouri pay ($110,570) 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 Missouri?
The median Database Architect salary in Missouri is $110,570 per year, or about $53.16 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $64,420 at the entry level to $166,610 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Database Architects about 21% less than the national median of $139,500. Missouri ranks 40th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Database Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $110,570 a year. About 1,410 Database Architects are employed in Missouri. 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 Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.