Database Architect Salary in Nebraska (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nebraska Median
$134,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$64.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#21 of 46
610 employed here

How much does a Database Architect make in Nebraska?

A Database Architect working in Nebraska earns a median salary of $134,320 per year, or about $64.58 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $139,500 for this occupation.

Within Nebraska, entry-level pay starts around $91,560 while the top 10% make $173,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $106,470 and $160,220 a year.

Database Architect salary range in Nebraska

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$91,560$44.02
25th percentile (early career)$106,470$51.19
50th percentile (median)$134,320$64.58
75th percentile (experienced)$160,220$77.03
90th percentile (top earners)$173,050$83.20

How Nebraska compares

Nebraska ranks 21st 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 Nebraska

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 Nebraska pay ($134,320) 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 Nebraska?
The median Database Architect salary in Nebraska is $134,320 per year, or about $64.58 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $91,560 at the entry level to $173,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nebraska pay compare to the national average?
Nebraska pays Database Architects about 4% less than the national median of $139,500. Nebraska ranks 21st out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nebraska a good state for Database Architects?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $134,320 a year. About 610 Database Architects are employed in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
The highest-paying occupations in Nebraska include Cardiologist ($646,300), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($507,770), Emergency Medicine Physician ($371,880), 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.