Database Architect Salary in Nevada (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$140,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$67.40
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $139,500
State Rank
#13 of 46
420 employed here

How much does a Database Architect make in Nevada?

Database Architects in Nevada take home a median of $140,200 annually — roughly $67.40 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $139,500.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $72,500 while the top 10% make $200,190 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $110,730 and $189,760 a year.

Database Architect salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$72,500$34.86
25th percentile (early career)$110,730$53.24
50th percentile (median)$140,200$67.40
75th percentile (experienced)$189,760$91.23
90th percentile (top earners)$200,190$96.25

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 13th 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 Nevada

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 Nevada pay ($140,200) 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 Nevada?
The median Database Architect salary in Nevada is $140,200 per year, or about $67.40 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,500 at the entry level to $200,190 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Database Architects about 1% more than the national median of $139,500. Nevada ranks 13th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Database Architects?
Yes on pay — Nevada pays above the national median for this occupation, at $140,200 a year. About 420 Database Architects are employed in Nevada. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), 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.